James Duff

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James C. Duff, 79, of Waco passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at a local hospital after a short illness. Following a private service at Oakwood Cemetery Monday, January 8, 2007, the family will be receiving friends and acquaintances at Oakcrest Funeral Home from 4:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2007.
James C. Duff was born on June 30, 1927 in Bonham, Texas. He was the son of Clyde A. Duff and Mae Smith Duff. He attended Bonham High School, Texas A & M College Class of 1948.
He met his wife Jo Ann Brumback while working in the oil fields of the Texas Panhandle. He acquired his professional engineering license while working at the Texas Highway Department in Bonham. He moved to Greenville in 1958 and became the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. In 1963, he moved to
Waco as a partner for Garland Engineering. In the 1960's he acquired the company, changed the name to Duff Consulting Engineers, Inc. and served as owner and President until his death.
James C. Duff was a Registered Professional Engineer in six states, a Professional Land Surveyor, and a member of the following professional societies: American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association Life Member, Texas Society of Professional Engineers where he served as President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer, Professional Engineers in Private Practice where he served as President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer, ADHOC Committee for State of Texas - Rules an Regulations for Public Water Systems. In 1982 he was Engineer of the Year of the Central Texas Chapter of the TSPE. He was a Technical Contributor to Uni-Bell Pipe Association, Loyal Supporter of the
Texas A & M, College of Engineering, serving as a visiting engineer. He was a Texas A & M Century Club Member since 1971.
James C. Duff was responsible for engineering services to the City of Waco, City of Hewitt, City of Beverly Hills, City of Woodway, City of Blum, and City of Hamilton. He was a pioneer in bringing water to the rural areas of Texas. He was responsible for the development and engineering services for over 800 rural and community water/sewer systems throughout Texas. His family and his engineering practice were his life. He will be remembered for the depths of his knowledge, his rare business sense, his friendliness, his ethical practices and his people skills.
James C. Duff is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann, two daughters, Anna Jo Adamek and Julia C. Bettinger, two sons-in-law Rodney W. Adamek and David L. Bettinger, four grandchildren Christopher D. Adamek, Rachel A. Bettinger Cooney and husband Stephen Cooney, Lauren D. Adamek and fiance Ben Baker, and Sara A. Bettinger Gunter and husband Jody Gunter, one great-granddaughter, Katy Jo Gunter and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.