Charles E. Duncan, Sr., formerly of Fortville, died February 23, 2008 at Westminster Village North in Oaklandon.  Born on September 8, 1918 in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Lafyette and LuLu Duncan.  He married Edith M. Swafford on his birthday, September 8, 1952.  He was a plumber by profession, retiring from Maur/Miller & O’Hara.  He had also worked for Miracle Water and Rain Soft in Indianapolis.  Charles had an infectious laughter and enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, shooting pool, and working on lawn mowers.  He was a member of Fortville Christian Church.  He is survived by sons, Charles E. Duncan, Jr. of Texas and Jack L. Duncan of Pendleton; daughters, Deloris M. Bell of Fortville, Doris M. Parker of Thorntown, Marilyn L. Stiles of Lebanon, Carol J. Gould of Lafayette, and Shari Owens of Washington state; 27 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren;16 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Edith; sons, Larry Duncan and Tommy Harrison; sisters, Edna Snow, Phyllis Newlin, Lila Newlin, and Violet Duncan; brother, Robert Wayne Duncan; and three great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 26, from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, 124 E. Staat St., Fortville.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary.  Pastor Jon Vance will officiate.  Burial will be at Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Village North Foundation, 11050 Presbyterian Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46236.  Friends may sign the on-line guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.