Johnny Wayne Duckett

Johnny Wayne Duckett, age 52, of Lickskillet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at his home.

A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Mary Cox Helms of Lickskillet and the late Floyd Duckett, Sr. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jessica Duckett and a nephew, Cody Hollifeld.

Johnny was a handyman who loved cars, knives, and collecting dragons and skulls.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Mary Cox Helms of Lickskillet, is two daughters: P. J. Fontana and husband, Steven, of Locust and Joni Duckett and fiancé, John Bradford, of Spruce Pine; sons: Johnny Duckett of Hendersonville and Jacob Duckett and fiancée, Marquita, of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Angel, Caitlin and Alex; brothers: Floyd Lee Duckett, Jr. and wife, Teresa, of Lickskillet and Curtis Duckett and wife, Pam, of Prices Creek; sisters: Pam Ledford and husband, Roger, of Prices Creek and Michelle Hollifield and husband, Danny, of Jacks Creek; and two half-sisters: Crystal and Leigh. Several nieces, nephews and other extended family members also survive.

A service to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services.

The family will receive friends following the service.

To send an online condolence please visit:  www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.