Shane Duck

Shane Duck, born on Wednesday, June 9, 1976, and spent his life in his home town of Smithdale, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. The life of Shane was a vivid tapestry woven with rugged determination and heartfelt love—an embodiment of the spirit of the American South and the deep values he held dear.

From a young age, Shane was a man marked by passion and resilience, finding joy and purpose in the challenging world of rodeo bull riding and ranch life. The horses he tended and the open fields he cherished were much more than pastimes; they were reflections of his soul’s freedom and a sanctuary where he found peace. There was a tenacity in Shane that mirrored the wild strength of the bulls he bravely faced, and a gentleness grounded in his affection for the Lord, which guided him through every trial.

His favorite saying, "I'm ok even when I'm not ok" speaks volumes of a man who weathered storms with quiet strength, never losing sight of hope even when the road was rough. Those words echoed in the hearts of all who knew him—a testament to his resilience and his ever-present vulnerability.

Family was the cornerstone of Shane’s world. Above all, he was deeply proud of his two treasured children, Kaden Gage Cowart and Madison Faith Duck, who carried forward his legacy and whom he cherished with unwavering love. Alongside them stands a devoted family who love and remember him: his mother Janice “Jan” Duck-Nolan, his siblings Rachel Suzanne Duck, Stewart Wayne Duck, and Jason Lawrence Ducote, and his stepmother Rusty Vince Duck. Though their hearts carry the weight of loss, they are touched by the enduring warmth Shane provided throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lawrence Duck, Jr., and his sister Tammy Watts-Shook—souls who journeyed ahead, leaving behind memories that shimmer with both joy and sorrow.

Shane's departure leaves a profound silence in the lives of those who loved him, but his spirit gallops on, free and untamed, amidst the landscapes and memories he so dearly held. His life was a testament to the grace found in strength, the faith that sustains, and the love that endures beyond loss. In remembering Shane, we hold fast to his words and his unwavering spirit: a man who was truly ok, even when he wasn't.

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