Claude W. Duffey, Jr.

Mr. Claude W. Duffey, Jr., 68, of Blairsville, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home. Mr. Duffey was born October 4, 1952, in Troup County, son of the late Wesley and Betty McCollum Duffey. A 1970 graduate of Hogansville High School, he lived in Troup County most of his life before making his home in Blairsville 20 years ago. He retired from the Georgia State Patrol after 28 years of service as a Trooper First Class and Training Officer and was inducted into the Police and Fireman Insurance Association's Heroes Hall of Fame for his life-saving action in removing an accident victim from a submerged vehicle. Mr. Duffey was a member of Mountain Grace Baptist church in Hayesville, NC, was a talented guitarist, and enjoyed "pickin" with his friends each Saturday in Murphy, NC. Survivors include his wife, Myra Duffey of Blairsville; sons, Paul Duffey and Amber Milner of Blairsville and their children, Justin, Kolby, Allison, Abbigail, and Ashleigh; and Joey Duffey of Blairsville and his son Warren; Claude was preceded in death by his son, Brian, and is survived by Brian's children Megan and Everett; and is also survived by his brother and sister in-law, Steve and Debbie Duffey of Harve de Grace, MD. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Terry Rainwater will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, with law enforcement honors provided by the Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Thursday night. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.