James Allen Duvall

James Allen Duvall, age 71, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky.

He was born December 3, 1954 to the late William Thomas & Audrey Ellen (Foster) Duvall in Cincinnati, Ohio. James was known for his love of the University of Kentucky basketball, tinkering with anything that had a motor, and fishing.

He is survived by four children, Christie & (Billy) Gilliam, Tony Duvall, James & (Peggy) Duvall, and Jonathan & (Charlene) Duvall; ten grandchildren, Quinton, Katelyn, Zack, Kelly, Hope, Gabriel, Mariah, Dakota, Adrianna, & Cristian; siblings, Bob & (Charlotte) Duvall, Harvey ( Janet) Kidd, Junior & (Betty) Kidd, Jeff Kidd, Wendall Foster, Katheleen & (Rick) Phelps, and Elaine & (Scott) Foster; his significant other, Peggy Wesley; and two special friends, Mike and Bobby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Audrey Duvall; and two siblings, Dave Duvall and Sue & (Fred) Wesley.

A funeral service will be held Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Brian Sawyers officiating.

Burial will follow at Preachersville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM on Friday until time for services.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.