James Duckett Jr., age 89, of Russellville, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home.  He was born December 5, 1936, in Sweet Water, Tennessee to James C.  and Scena Mae Veals Duckett.

He was a member of the Victory Worship Center in Dover and a United States Army Veteran of Korea and Vietnam.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Ann Duckett; and a brother, Clarence.

Survivors include two sons, James Calvin Duckett III and Henry C. Duckett; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sharon and David Franklin and Christina Duckett all of Russellville; a brother, William H. Morris of Red Oak, Iowa; a sister, Louise of Boiling Springs Lake, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

A private burial will be in the National Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.