Mr. William Eugene "Gene" Duff, 73, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at his residence. Gene began his journey on June 1, 1934, one of two sons born to the late Finis William and Margaret Ruth (Palmer) Duff. He was a lifelong area resident of Sarcoxie. On December 26, 1959 at the Morningside Baptist Church in Sarcoxie, Missouri he was united in marriage to Shirley Marie Lucky and to this union two sons were born. Gene wore many hats throughout his life. For 33 years he was employed by Juvenile Shoe Inc., he delivered propane for 13 years for Stocker-MFA and currently was a driver for Digger Specialties. He also worked in construction, did auto body repair and farmed his entire life. He served his country in National Guard and was a faithful member of the Church on the Loop in Mt. Vernon. Gene was a hardworking and devoted family man. He loved his wife, sons, grandsons, his brother and extended family with all of his being. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 48 years, Shirley Marie Duff on March 2, 2008; and a sister in-law, Jennie Duff. Gene is survived by his two sons, Mark Duff and wife, Rhonda, of Monett, Missouri and Curt Duff of Sarcoxie, Missouri; two grandsons, Travis and Trevor Duff; extended grandchildren, Nick Sutton and Shanna Warnick; a brother, Finis LeMoyne Duff and wife, Yvonne, of Hickory Grove, Louisiana; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri with Pastor Paul Leasor officiating. Burial will follow in the Sarcoxie Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Mark Duff, Curt Duff, David Robertson, Billy Duff, Travis Duff and Ralph Flores. Trevor Duff and Nick Sutton are serving as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.