Herman Joseph

Mcduffie

Herman Jospeh McDuffie was born, in Mobile, AL on March 3, 1940, to the late Ruby Virginia Harris McDuffie and Morgan Snagg. He was her youngest of 10 children. He grew up "down the bay" with two of his older brothers, who preceded him in death, Oscar McDuffie and Eddie McDuffie.

In early years, he became a Merchant Marine. He later employed with the American Red Cross, where he retired in 2001. Down through the years, he became an avid carpenter within the local community, as well as lawncare attendant for many. He was always willing to help others and never could say "no." He was a faithful and devoted member of Allenville A.O.H. Church of God, where he sang in the choir and served as an usher. He met and married Ann Carol Shepard at Allenville. They united in May of 1963 and remained each other's "Honey" until his demise. After a brief illness, our devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Ann Carol; two devoted daughters, Tchernavia (Theodis) Williams of Rosharon, Dr. Djuna (Lonnie) Jackson of Mobile, AL; three grandchildren Tamon (Lauren) Williams, Trenton (Maricia) Williams all of Houston, TX; Dae Jackson of Orlando, FL; three greatgrandchildren Amaya and Anaiah Williams, and Blake Williams all of Houston; three sisters-in-law, Essie McDuffie of Prichard, AL; Thera (Rev. Ricky) Dean of Gary, IN; Vernisha Shepard of Houston, TX; two brothers-in-law John Shepard, Jr. of Daphne, AL, Timothy (Jeanette) Shepard of Gary, IN. He also leaves many nieces, one devoted, Veronica (Edward) Bragg of Mobile, nephews, cousins, other family and friends, Ms. Elizabeth Dunn, Mrs. Bertha Yelder and Mr. Lindsay (aka "Tap-Tap"); a Goddaughter, Sophie (Michael) Curtis. We recognize that he developed many other special friendships (all too numerous to name).

The family will receive friends during the visitation on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Greater Allenville AOH Church from 10:00 AM until the 12:00 PM funeral service. Interment will take place in the Gethsemane Cemetery Mobile Street.