Raymond Edsel Duke

Ray was the absolute Southern gentlemanto us. His smile and kind heart will be missed. We wish we could be there with you all, do know our thoughts will be with you on this sad day.

My deepest sympathies to Ray's family. Wish I could be there with you all at this time.

Ken, Karn, Kaye and families,

I had the pleasure to meet both of your parents several years ago. I had heard wonderful stories of their family, their love for them and adventures. Wonderful and loving persons. Your parents remembered that my mother taught both Karn and Kaye, Ken was younger and attended school with my brother, sister and myself. Having graduated with my brother. Your father will be missed, please know prayers are going out to all of you at this time.

Just wanted to let you know what a great man your dad was..My dad worked out at Pure Oil, Unacal with Ray...I can remember some of the funny things Dad said that he and Ray would do out at the plant...It's a wonder the two of them did not get fired.....They were great jokesters. You will not find two greater men than those two...After Dad had his stroke, Ray and T.J. would come over and visit...what an awesome gift this was for Dad. I can not thank your Dad enough for the kindness he showed our Dad during this time...I just know my Dad was standing at the gates of heaven just waiting for him so the two of them could get into some kind mischief...He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him...

I have known Mr. Duke for so many years. I was blessed to have gotton to know he and his wife. Awesome people! I am so sorry to hear of his passing! He is now in the loving arms of God and his wife!

Pastor Ken, MaryKay & Your Family, I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Love, Brenda Johnson

Aww... Mr Duke.... I loved that man... he was the BEST neighbor when i was growing up on jackon st.... I use to live when Kris and Kara would come over in the summer and we would play... i hate to hear of his passing... until we meet again... I will miss you Mr Duke :(

So sorry I am not there with you all today.I am so happy though that Uncle Ray and I reconnected this last year and I was able to spend some time with him.He was a walking encyclopedia and the stories he told me of "the good ole days" are priceless.I knwo he went to heaven on wings of love and now Aunt Aline and Kathy are getting his well waited for wisdom I know right where you'll be when I get home and I promise to keep your resting place.with flowers...Hug my lacey girl for me! Gonna miss you!

As the youngest son of Ray; it would be a huge blessing for all who visit to leave their favorite story about dad. We appreciate all of your love and support.
Thanks and Blessings to All
Ken Ray Duke

Dear Cousins,
Sandy and I are so sorry for your loss.Your dad was always so Special to us and he will be missed by many. We send you all of our Love and Prayers.
Dianne and Sandy