Donald was preceded in death by his parents Bernice and Howell Duke and a brother Ronald Duke. He is survived by his sister Brenda Lane Duke; his nieces and nephews: Chris Duke, Ron Duke, Sherry Beavers, Craig Beavers, Wayne Duke, Valerie Blair and by a host of great nices and great nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Wooten's Chapel Cemetery on January 15, 2026, starting at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Shelby County Humane Society at https://www.shelbyhumane.org