Herbert Eric Duke

Herbert Eric "Herbie" Duke know by many as "Pa Duke" went to join his loved ones at 10:00 pm on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

He was born on December 19, 1931, the youngest son of Herbert and May Duke Sr. He moved around the southern states as a laborer and finally settled in San Angelo, Texas in 1978.

Herbert has three sons, John Duke and wife Diane (deceased) of Bendale, Mississippi. Anthony "Joe" Duke and wife Anita of Mertzon, Texas., Ray Duke of Van Cleave, Mississippi. and one daughter, Beverly Jones and husband Melton of Bendale, Mississippi; 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by one daughter Gwendolyn "Gwen" Allen, two sons Eric Duke and Andy Duke; one granddaughter Lisa Duke and one great granddaughter Airianna Martinez.

There will be a gathering at his home on East 17th Street San Angelo, Texas on Thursday August 12, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for his Texas family and friends. There will also be a gathering in Alexandra, Louisiana on Saturday, August 14, 2021, for his Louisiana family and friends, time and location TBA.