James Dukes Jr.

James Dukes, Jr., was born on August 10, 1938 and he passed from this life on October 2, 2026 in Killeen, Texas.

Jim was born to James Dukes and Leola Hammond in Jacksonville, FL. He married Sharon Glover on January 7, 1968 in Jacksonville, FL. and they lived in loving matrimony until her passing on April 23, 2016. Jim was a long-time service member in the United States Army. Jim entered the Army on June 19, 1961 and eventually rose to the rank of First Sergeant. He retired from active duty on June 30,1988 after years of service as a Field Artillery Senior Sergeant. The locations he served include Germany and two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, 2 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medals, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Badge, and an Expert Badge for Rifle.

Following his time in the US Army, he worked alongside the Killeen Police Department for years as a Citizens Police Academy alumnus, a Citizens on Patrol volunteer, and as an arbitrator for their red-light camera system. Jim also volunteered to work with the Bell County Republican National Committee. Jim was a servant for the greater part of his life in dedication to and passion for the United States of America.

Jim was a faithful member of the Lord’s church and a member at the Killeen Church of Christ until his passing. He was faithful in attendance and participation until his body no longer allowed him to gather with the saints. He welcomed services in his residence as loving members volunteered their time to ensure he could still worship the Lord and honor Him on Sunday.

He will be missed by all of those who knew him. He was kind, respectful, honorable, compassionate, thoughtful, playful, and a man of Christlike demeanor.

Jim was the third of ten children. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Leola, wife Sharon, older sisters Marie Sessions, Alberta Wilson, and younger brother Kenneth Dukes. Jim leaves behind younger brothers Carl Dukes of New York City, NY; Reginal Dukes and wife Shannon of Marietta, Georgia; and Ray Dukes of Atlanta, Georgia; younger sisters Janice Jackson of Jacksonville, Florida; Lavern Reed of Jacksonville, Florida; and Rosemary Pugh and husband David of Jacksonville, Florida; as well as a host of family in Christ who loved him dearly.