Thursday, October 1, 2026
Harold Ray DuVall, 96, of Granbury, went to be with his Savior Oct. 11, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to “Texans On Mission,” formerly called The Texas Baptist Men, at https://www.texansonmission.org/who-we-are, indicating your contribution in memory of Harold R. DuVall. Private services for the family will honor Dad’s life. Condolences for the family may be sent to: Pamela DuVall Boubel, P.O. Box 773, Summerland, CA 93067.
Born April 27, 1928, in Hattieville, Arkansas, to Elic Buchanan DuVall and Myrtle Ellen Norman DuVall, Harold was one of 13 children. Upon his eldest brother’s enlistment into the Navy, Harold, as the second born child, assumed responsibility as the eldest, a role he lovingly carried throughout his life.
Harold and Peggy married in June 1954 in Abilene, and it was in Abilene where they raised their four children. Making Abilene their home for many years, the family was active in the community and members of Elmcrest Baptist Church. Harold worked for 32 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Harold and Peggy moved to Granbury after Harold retired, making it their home for 30 years, and were active members of Lakeside Baptist Church.
Harold and Peggy enjoyed working 14 summers in Yellowstone National Park and nine fall seasons at Ridgecrest Christian Conference Center, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. They traveled and worked with the Texas Baptist Men around the state of Texas, as well as many other states, building churches and assisting with relief work.
Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Peggy June Brown DuVall, in 2022; one grandson, Bryon DuVall; his parents, and nine siblings.
He is survived by their four children, Pamela Ellen (Gary) Boubel, David (Lynn) DuVall, Dan (Carol) DuVall, and June (Jesse) Lancarte; 10 precious grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, all of whom were a great delight and comfort to him. Also surviving are his sisters Lorene DuVall Stroud and Iva Jean DuVall Burns, and brother, Donald (Buddy) DuVall.
