Birth date: Dec 22, 1942 Death date: Oct 28, 2012
Archie was born December 22, 1942, to the late Sadie and Ivory Duncan in Tulsa, OK, one of eight children. The family moved to San Diego, California, during his formative years. Archie married Shirley Ollison and from this union t Read Obituary
This year marks 12 years since my beloved Baba went home to be with our Lord. Those who know me understand the profound impact this loss has had on my life, for I loved my Baba infinitely. I miss him every day—his voice, his piano and flute playing, his sage advice (aka “Baba-isms”), his kindness, and his unwavering faith.
Happy Heavenly Father's Day Baba. 🙏🏾❤️
"They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed."
- Maya Angelou
It's 2024, almost 12 years since your Homegoing ceremony. Not a day passes that I don't think of you and the impact you had on my life.
Baba - I miss you with all of my heart. I miss your smile, your voice, your singing voice and your music. I still can clearly remember as a child sneaking into the living room at night as you played the piano. You knew I was there and you lovingly let me stay and listen for a while before asking me to go bs I to bed. You were a loving Baba and poured endlessly into my cup.
I hope you are looking down upon me from Heaven and smile. I have grown up in so many ways and now understand so clearly the love you had for our Father God. I have recommitted myself to our Lord and He has welcomed me back with open arms. I am forever changed y the mercy of the Lord. Amen 🙏🏾❤️
You remain as close to me as I breathe.
Your loving daughter,
Amani
I miss you. Every single day. Next month will mark 9 years without you here with us on Earth but you remain as close to me as I breathe.
I love you. Always.
Your youngest, Amani ❤️
Baba, I see you….You are still here. That is what I told him as I looked at him, quietly watching a soul transition into the next life. He looked at me and smiled that warm smile. And my Baba, your Archie lives continually in the hearts, and memories of everyone he knew. Love you…. In this life and the next.
Baba, I see you… You are still here. Those are the words I spoke to him as he began to transition into the next life. And they remain true until this day…. For you are here, in my biological DNA and in my heart and the heart of others. Thank you…thank you… For what your physical life provided and what your spiritual journey gave and nourished
Four yearsFour monthsFour hoursFour minutesFour seconds…Time always felt unimportant.You were always timeless to meNot only in appearance,But in my life.I could go a day, a month, even a year without seeing youAnd when we didIt always felt as if we just saw each other. Time has taken on a different meaningJust like everything else in my life hassince you passed on.The new normal now has me countingthe secondsthe minutesthe hoursthe daysbecause every second, minute, hour is spent without you with us.Your kind voice, your sweet smile, your loving words, your strong guidance, your way of making me feel invincible against the odds lives within me.Every breath taken over the past four years, has drawn me closer to you.Clinging to every memory, every song sung, every note played, every word of advice given, every loving moment shared between daughter and Baba. You remain as close to me as I breathe.You will always remain timeless to me. Love always,Amani
Four yearsFour monthsFour hoursFour minutesFour seconds…Time always felt unimportant.You were always timeless to meNot only in appearance,But in my life.I could go a day, a month, even a year without seeing youAnd when we didIt always felt as if we just saw each other. Time has taken on a different meaningJust like everything else in my life hassince you passed on.The new normal now has me countingthe secondsthe minutesthe hoursthe daysbecause every second, minute, hour is spent without you with us.Your kind voice, your sweet smile, your loving words, your strong guidance, your way of making me feel invincible against the odds lives within me.Every breath taken over the past four years, has drawn me closer to you.Clinging to every memory, every song sung, every note played, every word of advice given, every loving moment shared between daughter and Baba. You remain as close to me as I breathe.You will always remain timeless to me. Love your youngest daughter,Amani
Four yearsFour monthsFour hoursFour minutesFour seconds…Time always felt unimportant.You were always timeless to meNot only in appearance,But in my life.I could go a day, a month, even a year without seeing youAnd when we didIt always felt as if we just saw each other. Time has taken on a different meaningJust like everything else in my life hassince you passed on.The new normal now has me countingthe secondsthe minutesthe hoursthe daysbecause every second, minute, hour is spent without you with us.Your kind voice, your sweet smile, your loving words, your strong guidance, your way of making me feel invincible against the odds lives within me.Every breath taken over the past four years, has drawn me closer to you.Clinging to every memory, every song sung, every note played, every word of advice given, every loving moment shared between daughter and Baba. You remain as close to me as I breathe.You will always remain timeless to me.
It is so hard to believe it has been one year since my Baba passed on. His spirit is as close to me as I breathe for its impossible to let go of a presence as big as his was. I honor you Baba every day and give thanks that I was so very blessed and fortunate to have you in my life. I am who I am today because of you and for that I am forever grateful and thankful.I love you…Your youngest daughter,Amani
The presence of this day is a marker for a Saint being called home, this Saint is my Baba. I can recall when Baba ( Archie) told me he had cancer. What struck me more than his diagnosis, was his attitude towards it. His peace and composure moved thru his spirit as only a true child of the King can. The Trust and Faithfulness that he exuded in Christ Jesus was magnified in his very being. I truly can describe it, I saw holiness. It spoke to my very spirit and I wanted to know this pure holiness and trust that only a follower of Christ can receive. Baba is my example in this life of what Christianity is, Love. I am saved because I wanted to know Christ as Baba knows him. And I am comforted to know that thru his example, I can live in the peace that only serving the Father can bring. Baba, Thank You from my heart, for standing in the gap for me. You always said that if you are truly seeking God you will never be lead astray. See you later, I love you, your oldest daughter, who you later just called Maisha.Safi Maisha Duncan
