He is preceded in death by his son, Stuart Leroy Duke.
Clinton is survived by his beloved wife Karen Duke, son, Clinton Harrison Duke III (Pamala) of Van Buren, AR, three daughters; Carol Anne Purkerson (Robert) of Virginia Beach, VA, Sandra Lynn Duke of Norfolk, VA, Catherine Joslyn (Alan) of Salem, VA, sister, Mary Esther Morris (Alec) of Prospect, NY, eight grandchildren; Christina Anne Hayes , Steven “Brandon” Duke, Trevor Christian Duke, September Anne DuPue, Anne Taylor Purkerson, Alyssa Erin Purkerson, Alison Joslyn, Wade Joslyn, two great grandchildren; Peyton Harrison and Elsie Anne Duke.
Clinton served his country faithfully for 24 years and retired from the United States Navy. He later worked and retired as a military contractor. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord and served others with his mission trip to Africa and his participation in a number of domestic relief efforts. He enjoyed flying. Clinton earned his private pilot’s license and served as a commander in the Civil Air Patrol. He also enjoyed woodworking and making unique gifts for his family.
A memorial service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church in New Bern on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Clinton’s honor to the Centenary UMC Relief Fund.
Arrangements by Cotton Funeral Home and Crematory.
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