Charles Tatum Duke Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles Tatum Duke Jr. (Maggie Valley, North Carolina), who passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Tatum Duke Jr. to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Charles Tatum may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his children, Chuck, Mike Duke, Kim Duke Demas (George) and Tami Duke Brown (Michael Brown). He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Garrett Funeral Home (460 N Main St, Clyde, NC 28721). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations. A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 6:00 PM at 3865 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org, an organization in which he was very passionate about supporting.
