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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Earl McDuffie

Earl McDuffie, 83, of Raeford died, Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Franklin County, Georgia on May 3, 1932 to the late Earl McDuffie Sr. and Eunice Hanley McDuffie. His ancestors arrived in Hoke County in the late 1790's.

The McDuffie family moved to Raeford in 1968. He was employed with Hormel Company before he retired. He opened the Edinborough Resturant in 1981.  The restaurant is still in operation at this time, by the McDuffie family. He was elected and served as a city councilman for 15years, and on the Board of Health for nine years. He was a member of Raeford United Methodist Church and American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army. He loved golfing, fishing and the people of Hoke County.

He is survived by his wife, Willaree Murphy McDuffie of Raeford; his daughter Carol M. Chambers (Gary) of Clayton; four sons, Mike McDuffie (Robin) of Chapel Hill, Chris McDuffie (Jenny) of Raeford, John McDuffie (Christie) of Calabash, and Patrick Earl McDuffie of Raeford; three sisters, Betty Jean Pethel, Frances Cook, and Joan Freeman, all of Kannapolis; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June18, 2015 at Raeford United Methodist Church.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at Raeford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Castle officiating.

Interment will be in the Raeford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Raeford United Methodist Church 308 North Main Street Raeford, NC 28376 or Alzheimer's Association @ alzfdn.org

Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.