A graveside service for Oliver Edwin Duke of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Tim Junkins will be officiating. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Duke was born on April 22, 1934 to the late Joseph and Gladys (Odom) Duke in Cullman County. He died at the age of 87 at his residence in Hanceville on September 25, 2021. Mr. Duke was a member of the United States Navy. He enlisted on September 2, 1952 and served for four years as a Gunners Mate (GM).
Mr. Duke is survived by his wife of 65 years: Mary Louise Parker-Duke; children: Joseph (Peggy) Duke, Edwin (Gina) Duke, Johnney (Patsy) Duke and Keith (Nina) Duke; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and was one of 12 children.
Pallbearers will be Roger Duke, Matt Duke, Anthoney Duke, Adam Duke, Colton Buckelew, Karson Buckelew, Devin Bates, and Jeremy Weldon.
