More detail on this person: Waldron "Walt"
Wright Duncan, 77, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19,
2016, in Fort Worth after a brief illness and one
heck of a life. Celebration of life: 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8, at Electric Cowboy, 8740 Camp
Bowie West, Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
Humane Society of North Texas, American Cancer
Society , the USO or a charity of choice . Walt
was born Oct. 11, 1938, in Kensington, Pa. He was
raised in Kittanning, Pa., by his mother, Sara
Zimmerman, and stepfather, Earl Zimmerman. Walt
graduated from Thiel College in Greenville, Pa.,
with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry in
1960. During his college years, he was the
director of entertainment as a member of Sigma Phi
Epsilon. This position served him well in his
later role in life. On March 6, 1961, Walt
enlisted in the United States Army, where he rose
to the rank of captain. He served as a fixed-wing
pilot in Korea as well as a helicopter pilot in
Vietnam. During his military career, he received
the following medals and commendations: Army
Aviator Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Commendation
Medal, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters,
Bronze Star and two Overseas Bars. Walt was
honorably discharged from the Army on May 12,
1968. Upon completion of his military service, he
settled in Fort Worth, becoming a legendary
nightclub and gentlemen's cabaret proprietor. His
many ventures included Phase III, I Gotcha, Speak
Easy, Rawhide, Quickdraw I and II, Bumpers,
Dynasty, Camp Bowie Cruising Club, Cowtown
Country, Wrangler's, Oasis, Big Dogs,
Underground, Illusions Cabaret, Pin Ups Cabaret,
BT's Cabaret, Gizmos Disco, The Score Sports
Bar, Blind Horse Saloon and Stars Cabaret. Walt
was a great man who loved a good conversation and
a good laugh and had a wicked sense of humor and
unmatched loyalty. He is now and will forever be
missed by those who knew and loved him. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Sara and Earl
Zimmerman; and his loving companion, Edna
Lacey. Survivors: Sheldon Scott, Cheril Lacey
Thomas and Wendy Lacey.
Published in Star-Telegram on Feb. 3, 2016
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