Charles Duvall Obituary

Charles was a great preacher and storyteller. Our coffee group was enriched by his presence.

We hold dear precious memories of Charlie Duvall. Jerry Pierce (my husband) was a classmate of Charlie's at The Citadel, as well as a fellow Episcopalian. While living in South Carolina in the '80s when I served on the ECW Diocesan Board, I sometimes saw Fr. Charlie....He always asked about Jerry and asked if Jerry was still swimming. (Jerry was the captain of the Swimming Team at The Citadel). Always at Class Reunions, Jerry and Charlie would seek each out to catch up! When we were visiting my dad in Fort Walton Beach and attended St. Simon's on the Sound, we learned of The Good Bishop's loss of either his cross or his ring and the congregation together made every effort to contribute. That was such a dear generous show of love for Charlie. Only in recent years have we been able to attend a Class Reunion. We were friends also with Betty Jean Ireland who share that she lives in the same retired facility as Charlie and his wife.....God be with you, Mrs. Duvall; may angels surround you with Holy Angels as you encounter this new chapter in your life and lives of your family without The Rt.Rev. Charles Duvall....

My very deep condolences to Nancy and all Bishop Duvall's family. I was privileged to be UWF's "hostess" at his consecration and also to be photographing the event for St. Christopher's parish paper, and I had never seen such a beaming smile as his was on that day. His tenure was an enormous blessing to the diocese, as was Nancy's--when he retired, some were saying they hoped the new "bishop's Nancy" would be close to as wonderful as Charles's. My daughter loved that on a rainy day he'd come over to Beckwith and tell the campers stories in his inimitable way.
His love for all and joy in the Lord were infectious to all ages; he was a unique and unforgettable soul, a blessing to all who encountered him.

Our many wonderful memories of you will live in our hearts forever. Our Diocese is strong today because of your leadership and we will always be greatful for your dedication, love and warm heart. Well done, faithful servant.

He will be greatly missed and was a good Bishop. Prayers for all of the family and friends.

Life is but a Stopping Place
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord

My most favorite memory of my most beloved Bishop Duvall is using his shepherds crook to pull in a wayward child. He was a wonderful shepherd to us all. I wish for his family to find comfort in knowing he touched and was loved by multitudes. Erin DuBose, St Luke’s, Mobile

Bishop Duvall will always be my Bishop. He was always so very kind & supportive to Carey & I and our community of St. Andrews, Mobile Al. Our memories of him will always be with us. Our heartfelt prayers & sympathy go out to Nancy & family. We love you. Phyllis & Carey Findley

Charles was a man with the calling of following The Lord. He was a natural pastor and a leader who practiced his faith every day. I had the gift of enjoying his sermons at St. John's for the past two years and his great stories. He and Nancy made us feel very welcome. Also for several years we have been members of a well known weekly coffee group, mostly Citadel graduates ranging from the Class of 1942 to the Class of 1972. We dealt with many issues with Charles guidance but avoided resolving any of them. We simply enjoyed the company. It was obvious to me that Charles was held in very esteem. Charles was a very special person who will be missed. His work will live on in all the lives he touched.

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO MRS. DUVAL, ANN, CHARLES, TED, AND ALL THE FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND RELATIVE TO ALL WHO LOVED AND HELD HIM DEAR IN THEIR HEARTS. REV. DUVALL WAS RECTOR AT ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON JAMES ISLAND, SC, WHEN I WAS A HIGH-SHCOOL TEENAGER. I BABY SAT WITH THE CHILDREN AND YOUR FAMILY MEANT SO MUCH TO ME. HE MARRIED ME AND MY THEN HUSBAND. REV. DUVALL WAS A WONDERFUL RECTOR IMPACTING THE LIVES OF SO MANY PEOPLE AT ST. JAMES. I SEND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU FROM MY FAMILY, WILLIAM AND PINCKNEY BAILEY, DECEASED, MARY, DECEASED, TRUDY (70), AND ME, ANN, (73) WHO WERE PART OF THAT GREAT ST. JAMES FAMILY WHEN HE MINISTERED TO US. I HAVE MANY FOND AND HAPPY MEMORIES OF MY TIME WITH REV. DUVALL AT CHURCH AND WITH YOUR FAMILY. WE REJOICE THAT HE IS NOW WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, FOR ETERNITY. GOD'S LOVING PEACE AND COMFORT BE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
WITH LOVE, ANN BAILEY KING

Our lives have been enriched to have Charles and Nancy with our St John’s family. The beloved storytelling sermons always included a good laugh and a heart tug. Charles’ wonderful smile and twinkle in his eye, along with his memorable ‘Gawd’ will be greatly missed. Love to Nancy and all your family. ❤

Loved him much and. Nancy too. He was a blessing at St. John's Church