Duane Allen “Bear” Carter, of Saginaw, Michigan formerly of Danville, passed this life at 6:20am July 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan. Duane was born November 17, 1959 in Danville to Jessie C. (Dudley) Pierce and Sam Carter. Duane was a 1977 graduate of Danville High School and former member of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. H.L. Reed. While in Danville, Duane worked at Hyster, Lauhoff Grain Co. and General Motors. Duane attended Danville Area Community College, and became a pipefitter, mileritter, locksmith and received a truck driving certificate. After leaving Danville, Duane relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, continued to work for General Motors and became a union representative. Duane had a loving spirit; he loved everyone and everyone loved him. He was a member of the Soul Survivors Motorcycle Club. Duane loved his family, fishing, barbequing, car racing, motor-cycle riding, and simply enjoying life. Duane loved his daughter Dyshena, granddaughter Kymberly and was always concerned for them and others. Duane leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Dyshena(Vince August) Heard, granddaughter Kymberly August, his fiancé Marilyn Moore of Muskegon, Michigan, sisters: Jannette Kay (Victor) Jackson of Detroit, Michigan, Ethel Jones, Ann (James) Farr, and Dorothy Carter all of Danville, two brothers: Leroy (Janice) Carter of Danville, and Bishop Samuel (Jeanette) Carter of Springfield, IL, an uncle Charles Dudley of Danville, an aunt Elizabeth (Fred) Williams of Plymouth, Minnesota, best friend Steve (Ann) Carruth and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Duane was preceded in death by his son Dymon Lee Heard, his grandparent Vanderbilt and Delinia Dudley, his uncles: Maud, James and Mack Dudley and his Aunt Ann Pettus. A Celebration of Life will commence at 12'noon Saturday July 21, 2012 at New Life Church of Faith 1419 North Bowman Ave., Danville. Visitiation will begin at 11am until the time of the service. A Public viewing will commence from 1-5pm Friday July 20, 2012 at Leek & Sons Funeral Home 304 East Williams Street, Danville. Officiating: Bishop Samuel Carter. Interment: Spring Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent by accessing: www.leekandsonsfuneralhome.com