O.C. Duke, Jr.

Graveside services for O.C. Duke, Jr, 81, of Gilmer will be held 10:00 A.M, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Sunset Memorial Park, Gilmer with Reverend Marion Palmer officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Mr. Duke was born on Jan 26, 1931, in Upshur County, Texas to Ollie C. Duke, Sr. and Pearl Loftis Duke and passed away on Monday, May 07, 2012. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired as a steel worker in the Rolling Mill at Lone Star Steel. After his retirement Mr. Duke was a manager of Gilmer Country Club for 25 years. He is survived by daughter, Judy Murray of Gilmer; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Donald Davidson of Gilmer; brother, Gene Duke of Abilene, Odell Duke of Dallas; sister, Ann Cook of Avinger and grandchild, Cara Davidson. Preceded in death by his wife, Modean Duke; brothers, Jake Duke, Bill Duke, Michael Duke and James Duke; sister, Faye Robb. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 8, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75701.