Vervie R. Duke

Mr. Vervie R. Duke, 93, of 6100 Carter Road, Owensboro, died Wednesday, May 18, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born January 26, 1911 to the late Cater and Magnolia Thomas Burden Duke in Butler County. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his garden.

He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Duke, who died in 1969; a daughter, Linda Duke, who died 1987;and a grandson, Daniel Duke, who died in 1993.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Onie Phelps Duke of Owensboro, one son and his wife, Emmett (Paula) Duke of Owensboro; one daughter, Lee Kassinger of Owensboro; three grandchildren, Tammy Greenwell, Jeff Kassinger, and Steven Duke; five great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Friday, at Glenn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Owensboro Christian Church, 2818 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY, 42303, or Hospice Association, 723 Harvard Drive, Owensboro, KY, 42301.

Online condolences may be made at www.glennfuneralhome