Dick Duckworth

Richard Lewis Duckworth, 88, of Platte City, MO passed away November 12, 2026.

He was born on August 19, 1938, to Lewis Welford and Eleanor Lucile (House) Duckworth in St. Joseph, MO where he grew up and graduated from high school. Dick received his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. He served in the Air National Guard.

On September 12, 1977, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Akey. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph, MO and later Platte City, MO where they made their home. Donna passed away on January 15, 2020.

Dick was a self-employed auto wholesaler. He enjoyed gardening, restoring antique cars, was an avid KC Chiefs fan and loved his dogs. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Duckworth and his parents Lewis and Eleanor Duckworth.

Dick is survived by his daughters Shannon (Kevin) Lysaught and Jamie (Ray) Roberts; grandchildren Brooke and Grant Lysaught and Paige and Marissa Roberts; sister Gretchen (Edward) Geller; niece Kristin Butner; other relatives and many friends,

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 17th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Burial Hampton Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Donations may be made to the Missouri Conservation Department PO Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 or Wayside Waifs.