Friday, May 31, 2013

Robert Duke


Muncie, IN

Robert “Bobby” Duke, 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Bobby was born on September 21, 1951 to Goldie (Smith) and Earnest “Wayne” Duke Sr. in Muncie, Indiana where he later attended school.

He was a wonderful and beloved son, brother, and uncle who will be missed dearly.

Survivors include two sisters: Sharon “Sue” Duke-Deardruff, and Gloria “Jo” Duke-Welch; two sisters-in-law, Mary Heffner and Gladys Dennie; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Earnest “Wayne” Duke Jr., Fredrick “Fred” Duke, and Darrel “Butch” Duke; a sister, Linda Forehand; and two brothers-in-law, Charles “Jim” Dearduff, and Bobby Forehand.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com