Benjamin 'Ben' John Duggan

Patterson- Benjamin “Ben” John Duggan, 74 of Patterson, passed away early Tuesday morning (April 11, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Fairfax, SC., his parents were John Benjamin Duggan and Helen Kovalsky Duggan. He was also preceded in death by 1 daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Archie Moody; 1 brother, Charles Duggan, and a twin brother, John Benjamin Duggan, Jr.; 1 sister, Kathy Lee.

Mr. Duggan worked as a road grader for the Brantley Co. Road Dept. He was a member of the Philadelphia Weslyan Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching football games.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Duggan, of Trudie community; 5 sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Oliver (Tammis), of Manor, Timmy Oliver of Trudie community, Dean Oliver (Becky), of Sterling, Wayne Oliver (Diane), of Manor, Harry Oliver of Trudie community; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Randy Duggan, of S.C.; 1 sister, Pattie Tacoe, of Michigan; a special aunt, Hazel Rogers, of Darien. Also several nieces, nephews, and other realatives, and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday (April 12, 2017) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Thursday (April 13, 2017) at 2PM at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Sheldon Rowell, Rev. Tim Johnson, and Rev. R.C. Mathis officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hortense Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be the grandchildren, Dean Oliver, Jr., Warren Moody, Cason Oliver, Brock Oliver, Alton Oliver and Joy Oliver.

Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Morgan, Daniel Cox, and George Middleton.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.