Roy D. Dukes
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
We pause to pay tribute to one so dear. His smiling face, kind words, his love and dedication to his family, church and community will ever linger in our memories. He will be near us, though unseen. He served the Lord and his people with a beautiful Christian life. His influence will always live in the lives of those who were apart of his life.
Deacon Roy D. Dukes is the son of the late Reverend William Lee and Mary Duke. He was born in Lynnville, Tennessee on September 13, 1942, and departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Maury County Regional Hospital.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Louise Gillard of Sumter, South Carolina for 58 years.
To this union two sons were born Survivors include his wife Louise G. Dukes of Lewisburg, TN, Cedric (Esterlene) Dukes of Murfreesboro, TN, Collins Landon (Tiffany) Dukes of College Grove, TN. He has four grandchildren (Preston Dukes – Baton Rouge, LA, Charlene Dukes – Raleigh, NC, Braxton and Rylan Dukes of College Grove, TN). One brother, William Polk Duke (Catherine) of Nashville, TN. Two sisters, Malinda (Queenie) Duke of Nashville, TN, Eleanor A. (James) Bailey of Thompson Station, TN. He has a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, coworkers, and former students. Ueal Lee Dukes, Flournoy Duke, and Edward Freemen Duke preceded him in death.
Celebration of Life Arrangement for Roy Dukes will be as follows: Friday, November 17, 2023, at Greater First Baptist Church (512 6th Ave N, Lewisburg, TN 37091) – Public viewing 5-8 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Greater First Baptist Church (512 6th Ave N, Lewisburg, TN 37091) – Celebration of Life Service will start at 12 p.m.
