Richard Craig Duncan
July 21, 1957 - September 17, 2026
OBITUARY
Richard "Rick" Duncan went to be with Jesus on September 17, 2026. Rick was born July 21, 1957 in Stockton, Ca. He was 69 years old. Rick lived most of his life in Stockton and Lodi, He was born into a Scottsh/Italian family but took pride in his Italian heritage, shown by his tremendous love for Italian cooking. Rick attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School- Class of 1975. Rick also attended San Joaquin Delta College and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He also studied under Bassist Gary Karr and the internationally acclaimed performing arts conservatory, known as the Hartt School, at the University of Hartford (Connecticut).
During his teen years, he was sponsored and supported by many in the Stockton community, enabling him to get the best bass training possible. He was sent to numerous music camps, including one in Banff, Canada.
He played classically, with many organizations, most notably the Stockton Symphony, recently receiving a 50 year member recognition. It was in the Stockton Symphony where he met conductor Kyung-Soo Won who took Rick under his wing with tough love. In turn, Rick used that same tough love when necessary, with everyone he came across in the music industry.
Rick was the producer and recording engineer of Nacnud Sound. If you worked with Rick as a student, fellow musician or recording artist, you know that he pushed his clients for quality, and would not put his name behind anything less. He was truly a genius in the music world, highly respected and will be deeply missed.
Rick is preceded in death by parents Robert and Agnes Duncan and Grandparents Victor and Lillian Navone.
He is survived by wife, Jackie Paul and sister, Cynthia Marchetti (Brad).
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Duncan family.
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