James Edward Duckworth went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2018. James is survived by his beloved soulmate Beula. Cherished father of James, Anthony, and Shavonne. Loving brother of Leodis, Dennis, Jeffrey, Jimmy, Maggie, LaCosa, Georgia, Beatrice, Tammy and Diane. Grandfather of nine, and Great-grandfather of 1.