Tipton, Indiana - John Paul Duncan Jr. passed away after an extended illness on Nov. 30, 2025.

He was at home with his wife, Carolyn, and children, Desiree and Mark. A lifelong resident of Tipton County, John was born in Elwood, Indiana on Dec. 20, 1943, the son of Paul and Bernice Duncan. He and his wife, Carolyn (Sottong) celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on April 16. He loved God and his family and was Elder Emeritus of Windfall Christian Church. He always had a joke and wants to be remembered as a "Good Guy."

John was a '62 graduate of Windfall High School. He was an electrician at Delco Electronics for 31 years. After retiring, he operated J. Duncan Photography, specializing in wedding and senior portraits. He was a longtime member of Windfall Lions Club, and held local and state offices. He served eight years on the board of Northern Community Schools. He was a sports fan and enjoyed playing golf. John especially enjoyed planning reunion celebrations and reconnecting with old friends.

John is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of Tipton Indiana, daughter, Desiree Duncan of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; son, Mark (Lisa) Duncan of Seattle Washington. Also surviving is adopted family, Seth and Natalie Lawson of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and grandchildren, Kindra (Caleb) Stanton of Freemont, Michigan, Courtney Lawson of Memphis, Tennessee, Corban Lawson of Lexington, Kentucky, and Kaden, Meshach and Jotham Lawson, all of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

John was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Daryl Ray Duncan.

The family will receive callers for visitation on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, from 4 - 8 p.m., at Windfall Christian Church, and on Friday, from 10-11 a.m. John's funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m., at Windfall Christian Church, with burial to follow at Brookside Cemetery in Windfall, with Reverends Josh Borum and Seth Lawson presiding.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the Windfall Christian Church, PO Box 126, Windfall, IN 46076 in John's memory.

The staff of Young-Nichols is honored to assist John's family in their hour of need. Online condolences for his family may be left on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.