Melvin Ray Duke Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Melvin Ray Duke of Manchester, Tennessee. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Ray Duke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Duke and Dorothy Duke; his wife Nancy Ellen Duke; and his brothers, James Duke and Charles Duke.
He is survived by: his children, Jeff Duke (Nancy), John Duke (Joleana), Jill Duke Taylor and Jackie Wright (Ron); his grandchildren, Abby Duke, Anna Frye (Matthew), Austin Duke (Annabelle), Joel Duke (Marissa), Jake Duke (Katie), Bryan Taylor, Kacey Wright and Matthew Wright; his great grandchildren, Raegan Frye, Reese Frye, Hank Duke, Jones Duke and George Duke; and his siblings, Jenny Weaver and Danny Duke.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 12th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Manchester Funeral Home (786 McMinnville Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355). The military honors was held on Sunday, January 12th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the New Redden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Baptist Church at 1513 McArthur St. in Manchester or Adoration Hospice 851 McArthur St. Suite A in Manchester.
