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Vol. 23 Issue 2
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In Loving Memory
Rev. Paul Delano Duncan
Greater Houston God gave Rev. Paul Delano Duncan, 97 years old, his Golden Wings to go through the pearly gates, to go to His Heavenly Home in December 29, 2017. Born in Moscow, Texas, he lived in Houston until the last six years. He moved to Old Ocean so that his daughter could care for him. Paul, the eldest child, was born to Dee and Katherine Duncan on September 12, 1920. He began his life working on the farm, raising crops, picking cotton, and milking cows at the “Dee Duncan Dairy Farm”. He would tell us stories of his humble beginnings such as walking miles in shoes with cardboard soles to school and church. As children, they had church, and he would preach to his sisters and brothers.
Samuel Cornish
Rev. John Russwurm
“If I didn’t know no better and believed the image portrayed of Black folks, when I watch the 6 or 10 o’clock news I’d be scared of you Negroes too,” -Publisher Roy Douglas Malonson
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Wanting a better life, Paul moved to Houston and attended Jack Yates High School, graduating in 1941. Breaking racial barriers, he enlisted in the United State Marine Corp and quickly rose to Platoon Sergeant serving in World War II in the South Pacific Islands. Returning home, he joined trinity East Methodist Church, which has remained his home church Rev. Duncan received his B.A. and M. Ed. Degrees from Texas Southern University and the University of Houston. He graduated from Theology School at Southern Methodist University. A diligent worker, Rev. Paul worked while obtaining his education. He was a manager of the Lincoln Drive Inn in Houston for many years. He taught and retired from Jack Yates High School for twenty-five years. Being a faithful servant, his total focus was ministering and pastoring his churches. See Page 10