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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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03/12/1939 – 02/20/2020
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Mouzon Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation
Mr. Duke’s family will receive friends beginning at 3 PM at the church.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Mouzon Presbyterian Church, c/o Louise Mouzon, 2620 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Daniel Leroy Duke, 80, husband of Jeannette Osborne Duke, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Mr. Duke was born March 12, 1939, in Kingstree, a son of the late William Fulton Duke and Clarice Maudolyne Buddin Duke. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, Class of 1957, and was a US Air Force veteran. Dan retired after 33 years with Baxter and DSM as an industrial electrician and instrumental engineer. Born and raised on Black River, Dan was an avid fisherman. He served as a youth counselor for Woodmen of the World for many years, helping kids of this area by taking them to summer camp each year. A self trained carpenter, Dan enjoyed woodworking too. Mr. Duke was a faithful member of Mouzon Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and the Superintendent of Sunday School.
Surviving Mr. Duke, in addition to his wife Jeannette, are: a son, Gary Duke of Plano, TX; a daughter, Linda (Sam) Horton of Kingstree; a daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Young (Mike’s widow) of Rock Hill, SC; 5 grandchildren, Sam Horton, IV of Kingstree, Theresa Horton of Rock Hill, Mason (Josh) Horton of Kingstree, Michelle (J.J.) Fowler of Simpsonville, and Meredith Thompson of Virginia Beach, VA; 6 great grandchildren, Anna, Briar, and Charlotte Horton, Kaiser, Link, and Vesper Fowler; and several special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Maudolyne, Mary Nell, and Betty, and a brother Bill; and 2 sons, Daniel Duke, Jr. and Mike Duke.
Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Mouzon Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Duke’s family will receive friends beginning at 3 PM at the church. Memorials may be made to Mouzon Presbyterian Church, c/o Louise Mouzon, 2620 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
To each of you, We send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. I apologize in advance that I am not physically able to attend the funeral, but will be holding your family in my heart and prayers, as will Chuck, he thought a lot of Dan too.
Jeannette, we are praying for you and your family. May you experience the peace that only God can give.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for u and your family.
Jeannette and Family, you have been so often in thought and prayer today since we learned Dan had gone to his heavenly home. Prayers will continue for your peace and comfort. I trust you’ll rest well tonight and we’ll see you on Sunday. Much love.
My thoughts and prayers go up for each one of you during this time for healing of your heart and understanding
Jeanette my thoughts and prayers for your comfort are with you and your family. I sorely regret I will not be able to be there on Sunday but will visit you soon.
Sorry for your loss.
Jeannette, James and I are so sorry to hear of Dan”s passing.,..Just know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanette and Linda and Gary, so sad for the going home to God for Dan. Many prayers sent your way. Much love and sympathy. I became a widow in Oct of 2018. Ann received her Angel Wings Feb.7 2020 from fighting cancer for 6 years. At this time I am not able to attend a funeral of a friend. I am Sorry but I undersand your sorrow and loss. May God give you pease and understanding. I love all of you Carole Boatwright Hill Huffman
Jeannette, Thomasine just called me and told me about Dan. I am so very sorry. He was so sweet and gracious at our Reunion, talking about you and how great you did for our Reunion; I totally agreed. You were the key factor that made it successful. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you. May GOD hold you in the Palm of HIS HAND and give you HIS GRACE, PEACE, AND COMFORT. Love, Emmalee