John Dukes Obituary - Brown Funeral Home

John M. Dukes

Born: Fri., Mar. 15, 1929
Died: Fri., Feb. 10, 2017

Visitation

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wed., Feb. 15, 2017
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thu., Feb. 16, 2017
Location: Brown Funeral Home

Funeral Service

1:00 PM Thu., Feb. 16, 2017
Location: Brown Funeral Home

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John M. Dukes, 87, of Depauw, IN died February 10, 2017 at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 15, 1929 in Milltown, IN to the late James Ollo and Ella Frances Durham Dukes.

He was a former laborer for the former Gohman Construction. He was a member of the Milltown Masonic Lodge #661 and Temple Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Virginia Linne, Dorothy Clark, and Carmen Elliott; a brother, Jerry Dukes; and a grandson, John Ollo Dukes Jr.

He is survived by his sweetheart, Betty Stroud of Marengo, IN his son, John Ollo Dukes of Milltown, IN; daughters, Gloria J. Messmer (Curtis) of Lanesville, IN, Patty A. Atkisson (Charley) of New Albany, IN, Judy L. Hood of West Point, KY, Connie J. Thompson (Frank) of Depauw, IN, Shelly D. Pinter (Josh) of Marengo, IN, and Pam K. McDaniel (Bobby) of Owensboro, KY; brothers, Jim Dukes of Depauw, IN, William Duke of Depauw, IN and Butch Dukes of Milltown, IN; sisters, Roberta Barnwell of Depauw, IN, Norma Bright of Milltown, IN, and Lula Mae VanWinkle of Depauw; grandchildren, Mark Messmer, Quintin Bullard, Kelly Vogt, Kasey Gordon, Amber Walker, Joshua Thompson, Brandon Huguley, Heather Edwards, Austin Gabbard, and Amber Skye Dukes; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 1:00p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, IN.

Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and after 9:00 am until time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Bro. Don McCarroll will officiate the service.

Masonic rites will be performed on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:00 pm by the Milltown Masonic Lodge.

Interment will follow in the Pilot Knob Cemetery near Milltown, IN.

Casket bearers will be Cody Byrd, John Dukes, Austin Gabbard, Brandon Huguley, Bobby McDaniel, Mark Messmer, and Joshua Thompson.

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Charles E.Lee

Posted Sat February 11, 2017

God bless you all in your sorrow His grace is sufficient to dry your tears and mend your broken hearts.
You all suffer we know for death is the most sorrowful thing we all experience in this life. Losing a loved one is never easy to bear.
But knowing they were taken by God and transported to heaven makes it more bearable because we know all pain and suffering sickness and death are gone forever and in heaven they await reunion with us when it’s our time to be called up to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ our Lord And God.
And that gives us cause and reason to rejoice also in our sorrow.
Please know that Mary and I share your sorrow and pain and our prayers for God’s peace and comfort over you all as you endure the absence of your loved one for just a little while.
For the signs of the times say to us that Jesus is coming for the rest of us soon and soon we all will be together with our Lord God in the kingdom of heaven rejoicing with all that have gone before us.

ladonna cox	Posted Sat February 11, 2017
So sorry to hear of your Dad 's passing .Always liked your Dad and he was such a good man ! Prayers and hugs for strength for all the family ! LaDonna and Randell Cox

Sandy Foreman	Posted Sun February 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your families loss, I only met him a few times while doing the mail route. My thought and prayers are with all of you.

Cindy Spencer	Posted Sun February 12, 2017
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends may all find the confront you need and may the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and Bless you each and ever day as you grief the loss of your dear loved one Fly high John

Debbie & Don Rowe	Posted Sun February 12, 2017
So sorry Connie & Frank for your loss. Praying for you and the family. May God give you peace and strength to make it through this difficult time. Love Deb & Don

Rhonda Onstott	Posted Sun February 12, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your Father Connie.

Linda Wiseman, Hospice Volunteer	Posted Mon February 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Although I did not get to know him personally, I feel privileged to have met and talked to family members and know him through some of the stories. He was obviously a loved and respected man. You are all in my prayers. Linda Wiseman, Hospice volunteer

Vanda Rice	Posted Wed February 15, 2017
TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Southwire Company. Our prayers are with you and your family. Deepest Regrets, Southwire Company

Tammy Bradley	Posted Thu February 16, 2017
Uncle John will be missed. Connie, Gloria, Patty, Shelly, Judy, Pam and Johnny love you all, praying for you. My heart goes out to you, been down that road and it's not easy.

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