Joseph William Duckworth, Jr.

March 1, 1943 - April 11, 2016

Joseph “Joe” William Duckworth, Jr., age 73, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born March 1, 1943, in Booneville to Joseph William and Ripple Yarber Duckworth. Joe owned Booneville Discount Drugs for more than 40 years. A private graveside service was held and Booneville Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Linda McNutt Duckworth; daughter, Deanna Duckworth of Mantachie; two brothers, Fred Duckworth (Kayren) of Cordova, Tenn., and John Duckworth (Judi) of Atlanta, Ga.; and one sister, Nancy Ahmadi (Mo) of Chattanooga, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph W. Duckworth and Ripple Duckworth Smith. Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.