Cover photo for John Patrick Duffy's Obituary
John Patrick Duffy Profile Photo
1962 John 2024

John Patrick Duffy

April 7, 1962 — September 17, 2024

Moore, SC

John Patrick Duffy of Moore, SC passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the age of 62. He was born in Savannah, GA on April 7, 1962 to the late Johanna O’Grady and Gavin Owen Duffy. 

After attending public high school in Central Florida, John enrolled at Auburn University as a freshman. He later transferred to, and graduated from, University of Florida (Class of 1985), with a degree in Chemical Engineering. John relocated to Greenwood, SC to work in the Milliken & Company Abbeville Plant. In 2003, he moved to Spartanburg to work at the Roger Milliken Center. After 38 years of service, John retired on September 30, 2023. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Robin Smith Duffy; son, Ryan Patrick Duffy of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Caitlyn Nicole Duffy of Charlotte, NC; brother, Kevin Duffy of Lake Mary, FL; sisters, Sara D. Berman (Phillip) of Ormond Beach, FL, Carole D. Smith of Davenport, FL, and Bridget Duffy of Longwood, FL; niece, Sara Smith; and nephew, Michael Smith.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, September 23, 2024 at J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd, Roebuck, SC 29376. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 290 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302, conducted by Father David R. Whitman. Burial to follow in Westwood Memorial Gardens, 6101 Reidville Rd, Moore, SC 29369.

In honor of John, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, 152 Alabama Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Patrick Duffy, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, September 23, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

The J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory

690 Southport Road, Roebuck, SC 29376

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

290 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

290 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 1589

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree