William was born in Paris, Tennessee on March 31, 1948, the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Valentine) Duke.
Mr. Duke worked for over 30 years as a Tool and Die Engineer in the automotive industry.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Darlene Duke; five sons, Tommy Woessner, (wife-Megan), Bill Duke, (wife-Amy), Josh Duke, (wife-Jennifer Carrender), David Duke, (wife-Elizabeth), and Brandon Duke, (wife-Angelia); a daughter, Misty Duke, (husband-Bill Mullenix), a brother, Kenny Duke; a sister, Brenda Fiddler, (Greg); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Pitman officiating. Burial will follow in Clinton Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Thursday.
Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.