Bill Dwayne Duke

Dr. Bill Duke, age 89, passed away November 9, 2019. Bill was born in Colton, California, and was a practicing Dentist and Orthodontist for more than 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Lloyd and Mildred Wayne Duke, and daughter Lori. He is survived by his loving wife Robin Kershaw Duke, two brothers Ron (Shirley) and John (Marilyn); four daughters Donna (Kyle) Beckman, Luci (Dennis) Scott, Lori Reynolds and Brenda Trobaugh, and Kim (Tim) Wilson; and two sons James (Diana) and Stephens (Dena); 12 grandchildren, Michael, Andrew, Jennifer, Sarah, Ryan, David, Bethany, Lauren, Katy, Claire, Brent, Richie and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Belmont Memorial Park. His wishes were for donations be made to Poverello House, Fresno, California.

Orthodontist: Associated with Fresno County Coroners Office

Education: Colton High - 1948, UCLA, USC Dental School, and Loma Linda Graduate School

Served Honorably Air Force in the Philippines during Korean War.

Organizations: Trustee Colton Unified School Board, American Dental Association, Fresno-Madera Dental Society, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, American Society of Functional Orthodontics, Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, American Society of Forensic Odontologists, Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Central Valley AIDS Team, and Elks.

He loved his family and friends. Bill enjoyed piloting, fishing, traveling, gardening, reading and being with Robin.