Ralph Duke

Birth date: Aug 12, 1926 Death date: May 25, 2014

Graveside services for Ralph Duke, age 87 of Longview, Texas will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 12 Noon at Rosewood Park with Chas Shira officiating. He was born August 12, 1926 in Carthage, Texas and passed away Sunday, May Read Obituary

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Rev. Gus Browning

597w ago

I am shocked to learn of Ralph's death. He seemed to be doing so well at our Carthage High "War Years" Reunion the first Saturday in April He gave the invocation. I'm guessing he had another stroke or a heart attack. Is that right?

I spoke with Ralph several times by phone before the reunion as we worked together on his history of the Class of 1943 for our Memory Book. I was amazed at his WW II story of a bullet hitting the rock where he had just shifted his position moments before. His story of diving off the 3rd deck of a boat was funny.

Ralph and I also worked together as soda jerks at Carthage Drug during high school. I finished in '44, a year after he did. After my 2 1/2 years in the Army, I started out in Pharmacy at UT - Austin as he did but I switched to Sociology. I'm sure he was a good Pharmacist and a successful businessman. Likewise, he was a good fellow Methodist.

I will send a contribution in his memory to our Carthage Independent School District Education Foundation. We both appreciated the solid education we received in CHS.

Blessings on Ralph's family and all who knew and loved him.

Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. Guston Browning
Cedar Park, TX

Christy And Steve Triece

597w ago

We were so sad to hear of your father's passing, B.J. He must've been quite a wonderful man to have raised such a sweet daughter, and to have continued his deep love through the next generation for his beautiful granddaughters ! You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Christy and Steve Triece

Robin Foster

597w ago

My deepest condolences to your sweet family. Ralph was a sweet and kind man and he will truly be missed. I know all of his Colonial Village family will miss him greatly.

Sincerely,
Robin Foster

Rachel Crumpton

597w ago

I worked at Colonial Village where Mr. Duke lived until March of this year. He always had a smile I his face and always seemed to be in a good mood. He would walk past me in the hall and say "Hey there Rachel". I will miss him dearly.
To Mike, Jennifer, Kevin, Angela an Hannah. You guys had a awesome dad and grandpa. May Gods peace be over you. Rachel Crumpton

Debbie L. Richardson

597w ago

in honor of Ralph.

B. J., So sorry for your loss. Your Father was a great and kind man. He cared for others.
You and your family will be in my prayers for the days to come.

Debbie L. Richardson

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David Harison

597w ago

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone. Our families prayers will be with your family.

David Harrison

Anonymous

597w ago

Sent a Secret Garden Basket to the Duke family.

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Phyllis Wiggins

598w ago

Jennifer, Our most heartfelt and sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your grandfather. I pray that the Lord give you comfort in the days to come. We really enjoyed getting to know him. He was a special man. Burle and Phyllis Wiggins

Bonnie Birdsong Day

598w ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a nice man. He helped my grandmother out at his pharmacy many times. She loved Mr. Duke, and so did I. He was a kind and gentle soul. You have my prayers now and in the days to come. God Bless you all.
Bonnie Birdsong Day

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