James Van Duke's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama

James Van Duke

July 7, 1932 - October 4, 2023 (91 years old)

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

James Van Duke's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Frederick Dean Funeral Home

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James Van Duke

July 7, 1932 - October 4, 2023 (91 years old)

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

James Van Duke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Van Duke of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 91, on October 4, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pearlie Mae Duke and William Owen Duke. He is survived by: his daughters, Toni Branyon Smucker, Elizabeth Lynn Hardison and Joanie Graham (Allen); his grandchildren, Brittany Anne Branyon (Richard Bradshaw), Eryn Cuniff (Joel) and Amber Skufa (Donnie); his great grandchildren, Jude Barrett Cole, Magnolia Ruth Bradshaw, Charlotte Skufa, Graham Skufa, James Cuniff and Jack Cuniff; his nieces and nephews, Pamela Hudman, Cynthia Landry (Michael), Sonya Green (Terry), Andy Hudman (Karen), Joe McAdory (Kathy) and Cameron Tarrh Chandler Tarrh (Eryn); his siblings, Nella Mae Acton, Elizabeth Boddie, Betty Jo McAdory and Jack Gross; and his nieces, Billie Hudman and Jackie Tarrh.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pepperell Baptist Church, located at 2702 Second Ave. Opelika, Alabama 36801.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Frederick Dean Funeral Home



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