Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Duane R. Flint

Oct. 31, 1934 - Jan. 23, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Duane Roger Flint, better known as "Jelly," 75, of South Bend, IN, entered into eternity on January 23, 2010, in the Ironwood Rehabilitation Nursing Facility of South Bend. Duane was born October 31, 1934, to the late Walter Flint and Valma Harris Flint in Niles, MI. Duane was educated and a graduate of the Niles Community School Corporation. For many years, Duane owned and operated Jelly's Bar in South Bend. Duane leaves to cherish his loving memory his loving wife, Rubye Flint; sons, Ruben and Kevin; future daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Richie; grandchildren, Thomas and Laila Katherine; great-grandchild, MyNysha; special godson, Lee Miller; sisters, Beverly (Austin) Flint and Sharon (Hill) Flint; brothers, Richard Flint, Eugene Flint and Jerry Flint; special niece, Vikki Flint; very special and devoted friends, Huey Schoby, Troy Tucker, Al Carothers, Shirley Carothers and Ashley Carothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Tracey Flint; brothers, Walter Flint Jr. (Joe) and William Flint; sister, Kathyrn Flint (Finley) and Shirley Flint (Bryant). Services for Mr. Duane R. Flint will be Thursday, January 28, 2010, in the Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West; visitation 11:00 a.m. and funeral services at noon. The Clark O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Published in South Bend Tribune on January 27, 2010