1941
Emmett
2020
Emmett D. Duke
January 6, 1941 — December 6, 2020
Emmett D. Duke, 79, of Owensboro, passed away at home on December 6, 2020. He was born January 6, 1941, in Butler County to the late Vervie R. and Oney Ethel Phelps Duke. Emmett retired from Big Rivers RECC/Western KY Energy. He liked raising a garden and playing bingo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Griffin Duke, and sister Linda Duke, brother, Donnie Duke.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Paula Freman Duke, son, Steven P. Duke; grandchildren, Chelsey Donovan, Brittney Gerhert, and Corey Spinks; 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way in February; sister, Lee Kassinger; and sister-in-law LaVonne Knott and her husband Billy.
Due to health and safety directives, the services will be private. Interment will be in Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Western Kentucky for their kind work and support, especially Samantha, Erin, Jenny, and Robin.
Memories and condolences to the family of Emmett Duke can be shared at www.glenncares.com.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Griffin Duke, and sister Linda Duke, brother, Donnie Duke.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Paula Freman Duke, son, Steven P. Duke; grandchildren, Chelsey Donovan, Brittney Gerhert, and Corey Spinks; 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way in February; sister, Lee Kassinger; and sister-in-law LaVonne Knott and her husband Billy.
Due to health and safety directives, the services will be private. Interment will be in Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Western Kentucky for their kind work and support, especially Samantha, Erin, Jenny, and Robin.
Memories and condolences to the family of Emmett Duke can be shared at www.glenncares.com.
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