Donald Duce, 69, of Kountze died Friday, November 2, 2007 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Donald was born in Tyler County on January 9, 1938 to Paul and Velma (Phillips) Duce. A resident of Kountze for fifty years, he was a retired banker from First City Bank of Kountze (Citizens Bank) and Director of Special Services at Hardin County Adult Probation Office. Donald was involved in numerous civic organizations, including United Appeals and Salvation Army. He took great pride in assisting with the toy drive for underprivileged children.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Mary Duce of Kountze; daughter, Donnece Foster and husband Dave of Hemphill; granddaughter, Nicole Foster; and brothers, Paul E. Duce and wife Bea and Jerry Duce and wife Mona both of Kountze.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 5, 2007 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Tony Thorton officiating. Burial will follow at Jordan Cemetery in Honey Island. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Donald’s memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
