Carl F. Duke Sr., 82
A retired Carrier employee and a member of Westwood Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of James and Sue Ella Cunningham Duke, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Pearl Stiles on Dec. 8, 2004.
He is survived by sons, Carl Duke Jr. of Gurley, Ala., and James Duke of McMinnville; daughter, Kim Duke of McMinnville; six grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Duke of McMinnville; sister, Geraldine Waddell of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at High’s Chapel with Harold Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Dec. 11, 2005