Dr. Jeffrey Todd Duff O.D.

Dr. Jeffrey Todd Duff, 60, of McAlester, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at PAM Specialty Hospital in Tulsa. He was born January 10, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas to Thomas Kenneth and Patricia Hueanna (Baker) Duff. Jeff loved and honored God by the life that he lived. He loved his family faithfully, fiercely, and intentionally and his friends loyally. His greatest accomplishment was marrying the love of his life Miss Laura Leigh Lalli, on January 10, 1981 . Caring for others came naturally to Jeff, it was very important to him. He not only displayed that to his family and friends but also to others. Jeff achieved many accomplishments in his life time. In 1987, Jeff graduated from NSU School of Optometry. He moved to Wagoner, Oklahoma and purchased Dr. Duty's practice, which he had for nine years. In 1996, he sold his practice and moved back home to McAlester and opened his new practice, McAlester Vision Center. In 2018 he sold his practice to Dr. Mazzare. He continued working for her, as well as, working for Dr. Bill Parker, O.D. at his clinic in Vian, Oklahoma. He was on the State Board of Optometry for 2 years, as well as, a Nationally American Board Certified Optometrist. He was more than just an optometrist, to many, he was a person they could confide in and trust. Jeff enjoyed working outside and gardening with his wife Laura. Most days, after work, you could find him on his lawnmower or building something for the pigs, chickens, or garden. When the sun went down, he would head inside to watch an episode, or two, of Andy Griffith or spend time with his family. Jeff and Laura went to Mount Airy to visit Mayberry and were able to drive a police car replica from the show. Jeff also enjoyed traveling with his wife, family, and friends. From weekend trips to Tulsa, mission trips to Kenya, or family trips to Ireland, if it was an adventure, Jeff was there. If you knew Jeff, you also knew his love for concerts (and concert T-Shirts). Music was a major passion of Jeff’s and he lived out this passion by seeing as many live bands as he could. Jeff was a beloved Husband, Father, Pappy, and friend to many and was loved so much. His loyalty and selflessness had no bounds, and he always went out of his way to serve others. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Laura Duff of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Morgana Duff of Norman; a daughter and son-in-law Ashley & Dillon Roberts of McAlester; 4 grandchildren, Jackson and Macy Duff, Toby and Ansel Jeffrey Roberts; a brother, Joey Duff of Eufaula; aunts & uncles, Judy & Bill Carter of Tulsa, Clarence Baker of Okmulgee; father-in-law & mother-in-law, John and JoAnn Lalli of Haywood; brothers & sisters-in-law, Phillip and Laura Lalli of Haywood, Millie and Jim Cortassa of Krebs; numerous nieces & nephews, cousin & other relatives. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Hueanna Duff; paternal grandparents, T.A. & Florence Duff; maternal grandparents, Hugh & Jewell Baker. Visitation Service will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at King & Shearwood Funeral Home in Stigler, Oklahoma Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at The King’s House in McAlester, Oklahoma with Dr. Martin E. Shearwood, D.C. officiating. Eulogist; Pastor Steve Dennis. Closing remarks; Pastor Mark Hennen. Pallbearers include Jim Cortassa, Phillip Lalli, Kenny Nelson, Mark Donato, Dr. Bill Parker, O.D., Joe Clements. Honorary Pallbearers include Dr. Martin Chance Shearwood, D.C., Colton Mark Shearwood, Joseph Cade Shearwood, Daniel Lokey, Zane Robinson, Tony Baker, Dominic Cortassa, Jimmy Clunn, Matthew Lalli, Clem Santine, Jacob Lalli, Jonathan Lalli, Marty House. Comital Service is private for only Family, Pallbearers & Honorary Pallbearers.

Dr. Jeffrey Todd Duff O.D.

January 10, 1961 - December 25, 2021