James Dennis Duke

NAME: Mr. James Dennis Duke Age: 74 Married City of Residence: Avon, IndianaDate of Death: Friday, February 1, 2013Place of Death: at St. Vincent Hospital in IndianapolisCause of Death: Natural Causes Mr. James D. “Denny” Duke, was born in Indianapolis on October 24, 1938, the son of the late Harlan Albert and Evelyn Deloris (Shroyer) Duke. Reared and educated in Indianapolis, he attended Ben Davis High School. During 1962, Denny enlisted and served in the United States Navy with the Seabees before his honorable discharge in 1964.On November 11, 1961, he was married to Dixie Avonelle (Miller) Duke. Dixie died on February 19, 1994. He was married to Linda Marie (Endres) Duke on February 10, 2002. Mrs. Duke survives.In 1957, Denny apprenticed and became a member of Carpenters Local 60. He was the owner of JUD construction in Avon from 1977 -1997.A dedicated father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he loved spending time with his family. Denny enjoyed fishing, carpentry, old movies, talking politics, and his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Pike Township Lions Club. Funeral Services will be held at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Steve Reeves, officiating.Visitation is planned for Friday, February 8, 2013, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Lebanon. The family will also greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior the funeral.Interment with military rites will follow at the Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.Survivors:Wife: Linda M. Duke – Avon, IndianaThree Sons: Jimmy Duke and wife, Teresa – Danville, Indiana Jon Duke and wife, Andrea – Danville, Indiana Jered Duke and wife, Laura – Greenwood, IndianaSeven Grandchildren: Brandon Duke Jeremy Duke and wife, Holly Jacob Duke Olivia Duke Christopher Duke Cameron Duke Connor Duke One Great Grandson: Jackson DukeSeveral Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents and his first wife, Dixie, Denny was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Natalie; a sister, Carol; and three brothers, Kent, Richard, and Charles. Memorials: American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100 6415 Castleway West Drive, Suite 114 Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 Indianapolis, Indiana 46250Or Pike Township Lions Club 3950 W 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46254

James Dennis Duke

February 3, 2013