Rev. Jamie Jerome Duncan

Rev. Jamie Jerome Duncan, affectionately known to family members as “Rome”, departed this life on April 25, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born on September 27, 1959, in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Deacon James and Deaconess Lena Duncan. Rev. Jamie received his formal education in the public schools of Buckingham County, Virginia, graduating from Buckingham County High School in 1977. He studied and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies and Theology at the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University. At an early age, Rev. Jamie accepted Christ at Zion Grove Baptist Church in New Canton, VA. Zion Grove provided the foundation of Rev. Jamie’s future calling. There he actively served for seven years. First as an Ordained Deacon, then three years as the Chairman of Deacons, where he assisted the pastor in worship services, revivals, baptisms, counseling, and visiting the sick and shut-in. After high school graduation, Rev. Jamie began working at Dominion Virginia Power. His work ethic and positive attitude created opportunities for advancement leading to roles as a storeroom supervisor, supply project specialist, senior inventory analyst, and senior materials specialist. During his time at Dominion Virginia Power, Rev. Jamie met the love of his life, Brenda Denise Lincoln. They were joined in holy matrimony on October 28, 1989, in Richmond, VA, and were happily married for 34 years. Rev. Jamie also joined Keystone Lodge No. 188 in New Canton, VA. Rev. Jamie took a leap of faith and followed his heart into the ministry in 1997. He joined the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church ministry staff under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Dr. Lance D. Watson, and First Lady Rose Watson where he was licensed to preach in the year 2000. In the fall of 2004, God called for him to expand his role within Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, becoming an Ordained Minister. At Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, Rev. Jamie Duncan was the Life Stage Pastor for the Encore life stage consisting of more than 1,100 individuals between the ages of 50-59 years. Prior to becoming the Life Stage Pastor, he fulfilled such ministry roles as Campus Pastor for the Petersburg and Creighton Campus locations, as well as the Associate Pastor/Team Leader of Congregational Care, and Assistant Director for the Barnabas Counseling Center where he also provided Pastoral counseling. His obedience to God was an adventure, giving Rev. Duncan global reach in places such as the country of Liberia, West Africa. In Liberia, he traveled with the Mission Teams of the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church and culminated the experience with preaching before the President of Liberia. His travels led him to blend his love for God with his love of photography, as Rev. Jamie documented his experiences by posting photographs of his mission trips. Rev. Jamie always had a sensitivity to the needs of the downtrodden with an encouragement to the Body of Christ to dry their tears, overcome their fears, through faith and confidence in Jesus Christ. He brought forth the word of God in practical and relevant ways. He was a man of God with a caring heart for people from every walk of life. In his leisure time, Rev. Jamie enjoyed watching sports and was a die-hard Washington Commanders fan. He was an avid reader, loved Martial Arts, and obtained the rank of brown belt in Silkisondan Karate. Rev. Jamie found peace in creating oil paintings of nature and outdoor settings. He was also a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and loved to spend quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and relatives. He was truly a family man. His second calling was meteorology and he delighted in studying the clouds and keeping everyone abreast of the impending weather conditions. Rev. Jamie consistently devoted his life to the service of Christ. He loved people and was passionate about serving and helping his fellow man. He was a gentle and kind soul who was empathetic, engaging, and could make you feel like you were the most important person in the world. He constantly put others first. He is described by his family as a loving and devoted husband, an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was their rock, their compass, their comforter, and protector. He will be missed by many. God called Rev. Jamie home to rest peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He leaves those to honor and cherish his memories: a loving, devoted wife, Brenda Denise, daughters LaKeisha McNeil (Damon) and Destiny Reaves (Irvine); four grandchildren Madison, Damon, Irvine (Trey), and Ross; three sisters, Marjorie Lewis, Mildred Lee, and Constance Duncan, one brother Rev. Gerald Duncan (Deirdre); mother-in-law Virginia Lincoln, sisters-in-law Marva Williams (Tommy), and Naomi Alford (Charles), brother-in-law Otis Lincoln, Jr., a host of nieces and nephews, godchildren, and other relatives and friends who were near and dear to his heart.

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Rev. Jamie Jerome Duncan

September 27, 1959 - April 25, 2023