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Shawn Ellis Duncan, age 44 was born in Little Rock, AR, November 22nd, 1981, he passed away in North Little Rock, AR on December 28th, 2025.

Shawn, loved his mother, Virginia, and his son Hayden, and he loved to paint!!! He wanted to paint the world one building at a time. He loved to pester anyone that was around him. For the most part, Shawn has a good personality and loved to help people, whether they wanted it or not. Shawn was loved by many people, and misunderstood by a few, but still loved regardless.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Joel Ketz Howell, grandmother Bobbye Virginia Bland, and sister Sylvia Howell.

His is survived in death by his mother Virginia Rose Duncan, son Hayden James Duncan, wife Cassandra Duncan, one brother Scott Howell (Tiffany), uncle Charles McAfee, uncle Louis Howell and many friend (bonus family).

A memorial Service will be held, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Sarah Daisy Garden Courts located at 2600 W. Pershing Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72114. Any flowers can be sent to this location.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Service details available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

7 Comments

  • Nickole Fowler Posted January 6, 2026 3:00 PM

    Sending prayers up for your family, big dog. Love ya

  • Melissa Pratt Posted January 6, 2026 4:58 PM

    Virginia (and family), I am saddened by the news of your loss. Hoping for comfort and health and healing during these difficult times. 😔

  • Lisa Teer Posted January 6, 2026 8:22 PM

    Im so sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace for your family.

  • Morgan Carver Posted January 8, 2026 2:33 PM

    Shawn you will be missed!! I’m so glad I still have all these voice clips to listen to of you telling me you loved me and how proud you were of me. I will miss you more than words can say!! I love you and pray your spirit is at peace now.

  • Mya Posted January 8, 2026 11:54 PM

    Rest and peace to shawn we will Love u So Much u were a good Friend And still have the drawing rip to shawn

  • Mya Posted January 9, 2026 10:07 AM

    love u so Much Shawn u was a good Friend but rip to u we will love u i hope u see this and love u From Mya

  • Angela Torres Tarrants Posted January 9, 2026 5:36 PM

    My heart is broken 💔 i still have trouble believing that this is really real…Shawn mf’in Duncan you’ve always been more like my little brother than just a friend..You are so loved by us all! Rest in Love . You’ll never be forgotten!

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