Robert Edward (Ed) Duff, 71, of Columbus, OH passed away in the late evening hours of December 15, 2020 while in the exceptional care of the staff at Westminster-Thurber (Ohio Living).
Ed was a 1968 graduate of Central High School, where he was a member of the Pirate football and baseball teams. He also was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was blessed with many lifelong friends met in and around the neighborhood at The West Side Boys Club, United Pilgrim Church and schools in the Bottoms. He was a most avid and loyal Browns and Buckeyes fan.
He was preceded in death by his late wife, Mary Louise (Susie) Duff; his parents, Lucille (Duff) Kesterson and Emery Duff; brother, Ron Duff and sister, Sue Duff.
He is survived by Eddie (Jamie) Duff of Jupiter, Florida, Jeremy (Laurie) Duff, Kimberley Poling, Todd (Miriam) Poling, DonDavid (Kelly) Poling; Kevin (Karen) Poling, grandchildren Morgan & Emma Rose Duff, Alec, Brookie & Zach Poling; brother Rick (Julie); many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family wishes to thank the caring staff at both Mt. Carmel Grove City and Westminster-Thurber (Ohio Living). And thanks to the staff & friends from the E. L. Evans Senior Center in Grove City for their care and friendship afforded Ed during this season of his life.
ln lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Ed's memory to the E. L. Evans Senior Center,4330 Dudley Ave., Grove City, OH 43123.
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