Kearney Duvall Obituary (1947 - 2023)

Mr. Kearney Robert (Bob) Duvall, 75, of Alamo, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. Bob was an avid sports fan. He never met a ball he did not like. In high school Bob played baseball, football, and basketball. He was recruited by Middle Tennessee to play baseball. Early in his college career he was drafted by the Dodgers, but unfortunately did not continue after the first minor league season. After the baseball disappointment he attended the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. There the football coaches noticed him and asked Bob to try out for the football team. Bob continued his college eligibility playing tight end for Florence. After college, Bob began Christian ministry on major university campuses, where he and his wife Linda traveled across the USA sharing the gospel. Bob loved preaching to the campus students as much as he loved sports. He will be missed greatly by his wife Linda, sons Richard and David, and their families. Mr. Duvall was survived by his wife of 47 years Mrs. Linda Metzger Duvall; two sons Richard Duvall and wife Priscilla of Jackson, TN and David Duvall of Medina, TN; two brothers David Duvall and wife Mert of Manchester, TN, and Jim Duvall and wife Lesa of Doyle, TN; four grandchildren Raven Duvall, Harrison Duvall, Parker Duvall, and Roland Duvall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kearney and Carolyn Duvall. Funeral services for Mr. Duvall will be conducted on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Ronk Funeral home. Burial to follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Ronk Funeral Home from 12:00 PM until the service hour at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Thomas Rippie, Jody Sorrel, Alex Aitken, Salvador Martinez, Thomas Garrett, and Richard Cruse.