James R. Duke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James R. Duke (Melvin, Illinois), born in Ludlow, Illinois, who passed away on January 31, 2020, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Wayne Duke and Elouise Ann Chaney Duke; his wife Lynn E. Hoyt of Melvin; his children, Gay Lane (Mike) of Henning, Randall Duke (Tom) of Champaign, Vicki Duke of Melvin and Wayne Duke (Brad) of Urbana; and his grandchildren, Jeremy Duke (Jen), Casey Duke, Brandon Roderick (Angie), Angela Daley, Faith Duke and Matthew Duke.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Melvin United Methodist Church, The Cornbelt Shrine Club or to the Family.
