Dorothy Jean Duff's Obituary
Bob and Dorothy Duff walked hand in hand through Heaven’s Gates on Friday November 12, 2021, due to a single car accident. They were on yet another road trip to visit family and celebrate a new addition. The family, along with many friends and loved ones will miss them greatly. Bob (78) and Dorothy (76) had an unusual love story of writing letters for years, spending a short time together, then embarking on a life of joy, tears, travel, friends, and love. Throughout their 21 years in the Air Force, Bob served where and when asked. Dorothy made a safe and loving home for Lori, Robert, and Jeni. At a young age in a far-away country, Dorothy learned the value of true friendship lending and accepting a helping hand. Many of their neighbors and co-workers since have been impacted by this strong value.
After retiring Honorably from the military, they settled near Dorothy’s hometown of Mesquite near her parents. Bob continued his vocation for public service by spending the next 18 years with the Dallas County Sherriff Department as a Jailer and Deputy. Lori and Robert began their own adult lives of marriage, children and travel as Jeni completed school and soon followed.
The Duff legacy include the three children, Lori, Robert Jr, and Jeni; 9 Grandchildren; 14 Great grandchildren and so many friends who looked to them in a parental light. The love of those in their lives was true, honest, and limitless. If you needed a family Dorothy and Bob would be that for you. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support- so many of you are suffering as much as we are. It must be said the Bob and Dorothy were people of faith, both having given their lives and hearts to God, whom they loved. Christ is their personal savior, and while we here are heartbroken over this event, we also know that they are with God, He is in control, and God is good all the time.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her brother Jimmy, Sister-in-law Sherry, Parents Ione and James McLaughlin; and Niece Alycia.
Bob is preceded in death by his sister Joyce, brother Ed, parents Charles and Merlyn Huntley. He is survived by sisters Debbie (Dale), Doris (Rick), brother-in-law Kirk, sister-in-law Marie, and his cousin Bill (Joan) Ritter, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Bob and Dorothy are both survived by their 3 children, their spouses, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Daughter, Lori and her husband Brooks Dees. Grandchildren: Whitney and her husband Dustin Willis; Hali and her husband Ryan Gattis; Brittany and her husband Tarezz Booker; and Ashleigh Dees. Greatgrandchildren: Madilynn, Miley (deceased), and Waylon (coming soon!) Willis; Corbin Gattis; Ryllie, Trinity, Alauna and Hayden Booker; Malachi, KJ, Eli, and Journey. Son, Robert Robert L. Duff Jr. and his wife Kelly. Grandchildren: Marissa and her husband Talmage Crumholdt; Kayline Duff. Greatgrandchild, Maisyn. Daughter, Jeni and her husband Tyson Lyon. Grandchildren: Simon Cox III, James Cox; and Nikki and her husband Andrew Quintero Alexander. They are both preceded in death by their son-in-law, Tim Cox Jr. Bob's bonus daughter Rona Deal Burke and her husband Jack, as well as her family that was just getting to know them.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to two charities that meant a lot to Dorothy and Bob and have helped the family through times of loss and sadness. Operation 300 provides mentorship and support to children of fallen heroes, heroes like their son-in-law Tim. Donate at op300.org
The Houston Chapter of Hope Mommies walks with moms and families that have experienced a miscarriage or infant loss bringing them comfort and encouragement. You can donate at hopemommies.org. Please designate the Houston Chapter.
Bob and Dorothy’s ashes will be placed to rest at DFW National Cemetery on Friday Dec 10th at 11:30 am. A memorial gathering involving food and fellowship at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Garland from 1pm to 3pm in the Parish Hall.
Funeral arrangements for Robert Lee Duff Sr. and Dorothy Jean Duff have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243.
Funeral arrangements for Robert Lee Duff Sr. and Dorothy Jean Duff have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243.
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