Bobby Eugene Duke

Bobby Eugene Duke, 78 of Manitou passed away at his home on December 30, 2016.  Born January 30, 1938, to the late Jessie and Birthie (Cunningham) Duke.  Bobby was a retired from General Motors, and was of Baptist faith.  He loved his family and his Chihuahuas.

Preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billy and Jerry Duke; and sister, Beverly Lopez.

Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Georgie (Richard) Duke; two sons, Kenneth (Donna) Duke of Taylor, MI, and Ronnie Duke of Glenwood, VA; three grandchildren, Robby, Sarah, and Brittany Duke; great-grandson, Brian Duke; three brothers, Larue (Hazel) Duke, Jimmy (Faye) Duke, and Kenneth (Ida) Duke; four sisters, Betty (Eddie) Alexander, Patricia (Jim) Garrison, Brenda (Dave) Lawerence, and Sherry (Frank) Murphy; brother-in-law, Oscar Lopez; sister-in-law, Linda Duke; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Bandy Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11:00AM with Bro. Danny Earl officiating.  Burial to follow in New Salem Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 5P - 7P and after 10AM on Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers the family request that a donation be made to the New Salem Cemetery fund or the American Cancer Society.

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