Joseph T. Duke

Joseph Thomas Duke, 78, of Junction City, passed away Tuesday, January 14th, 2014. Joe was born in Webb, Alabama on January 30, 1935, the son of the late Evitus Lee and Lennie Mae (Durden) Duke. Joe graduated from high school in Webb, Alabama and was married on June 18, 1965 in Grand Junction, Colo. to Bonnie Brockelman who survives him of the home. Joe retired from the US Army in 1976 as a SFC and served a tour in Vietnam. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, and restoring antique furniture, and he was a life long member of the DAV. Survivors include his wife Bonnie of the home; three sons Brian J. Duke, (Stephanie) of Manhattan; Jeffrey B. Duke, (Johnna) of Macclenny, FL; Bruce Duke, (Anita) of Dothan, AL; two sisters, Emily and Betty; two brothers, Harry and Ricky; 3 grandchildren: Steven Duke, Thomas Duke, Manny Duke. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Wallace, Rudolph, and Wayne. A memorial service will be held Wed., January 22, 2014 at 2:00pm at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, in Manhattan. Cremation was chosen and at the family's request there will be no visitation. The family request donations to DAV in care of the funeral home. To send an online condolence or gift, visit www.irvinparkview.com. Services by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan.