Elliott Ricardo “Ell” Duncan, 56, of Port Arthur died Thursday, January 16, 2020, with his family by his side at The Medical Center of Southeast TX following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

He professed his belief in Christ at an early age and attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Ell was a 1981 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School.

A homegoing celebration is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with a viewing from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.

Burial will follow in Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home.

Ell leaves to cherish his precious and humorous memories: three sons, Duriel Taylor (Shantelle) of Lake Charles, Elliott Duncan, Jr., Elijah Swallow; five daughters, Shekeisha January, Courtney Duncan, Chrisytal Duncan, Jordan Duncan, Justice Duncan all of Port Arthur; father, Toby Duncan; four sisters, Peggy Pier of Beaumont, Brenda Queen (Paul), Cynthia Jenkins (Ray), Martini Henry (Robert); four brothers, Toby Jr. (Cecilia), Glen (Karen), William (Rhonda), all of Port Arthur, Eric Duncan of Springfield, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Elliott is preceded in death by his mother, Lena; sister, Karen, and three brothers, David, Rory, and Joe Duncan.