David Robert Duke, AKA “Doc”, 26, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Born February 12, 1995, in Grenada, he was the son of Sandra Jo Hendrix McGee and the late Michael Edward Duke. David attended Calhoun City High School, and worked at Fr...
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David Robert Duke, AKA “Doc”, 26, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Born February 12, 1995, in Grenada, he was the son of Sandra Jo Hendrix McGee and the late Michael Edward Duke. David attended Calhoun City High School, and worked at Franklin Corporation in Houston.
David enjoyed anything outdoors. He loved taking his son hunting and fishing. He also loved hanging out with his friends, going to the lake, mud riding, or sitting around a bonfire. He loved drawing and working with his hands. Most of all, he loved his family, and was very loyal and protective of his family and friends. They are heartbroken and will miss him deeply, but his memory will be cherished forever in their hearts.
Pryor Funeral Home is honored to serve David’s family.
A Graveside Service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 4:00pm at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. There will also be a visitation at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City on Wednesday from 12:00pm until 3:30pm. Bro. Joseph Williams will be officiating with interment to follow.
Pallbearers will be Dee Tapley, Chris Bias, Kris Duke, Cody Duke, Elvie Keown, and Joseph Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cole Baker, Tommy Trusty, Henry Hayes and FAM.
He leaves behind his mother, Sandra Jo Hendrix McGee, his grandmother, Barbara Clift Hendrix; grandparents, Eddie and Linda Duke; son, David Adonis Duke of Banner; daughter, Leilan Elise Wells of Banner; sisters, DeLisa (Tommy) Trusty of Big Creek, and Lakyn (Henry) Hayes of Arkansas; brother, Matthew Smith of Smithville; and a host of Aunts and Uncles, friends, and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Edward Duke, and grandfather, David L. Hendrix, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pryor Funeral Home to help the family with expenses.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com.
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