Andrew Joseph Duckworth age 45, passed away Friday October 12, 2012 at his home in Mt. Vernon.

He was born in Evansville, IN September 9, 1967 the son of Glenn Ray and Linda Jane (Burklow) Duckworth.

He was a dedicated employee of the MSD of Mt. Vernon where he was the staff carpenter for the past 10 years. Andrew was a graduate of MVSHS class of 1986 and was a member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship. He very much enjoyed coaching and spending time with children and family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Duckworth in 2000.

Andrew is survived by his wife of 20 years, Koren Gibbs Duckworth of Mt. Vernon, sons; Levi and Wyatt and daughter Emily Duckworth all at home. His mother Linda Duckworth of Evansville, brothers; Shawn (Carol), Nick (Roberta), Dino (Tanya) Duckworth all of Mt. Vernon, sisters; Nena (Brent) Brown of Oklahoma City, OK and Anna (Rick) Schroeder of Mt. Vernon, nieces and nephews; Whitney, Courtney, Mary, Kyle, Jake, Sydney, Nathaniel, and Demi Duckworth, Max Beloat, Cruz and Bo Brown, Megan, Katelin, and Alexandra Schroeder, father in law, Barry Gibbs of Albany, NY, and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday October 16, 2012 at Harvestime Temple in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Mark Tabor and Rev. Darrick Hayden officiating and burial to follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday October 15, 2012 at Schneider Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.