Born September 17, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and passed away in Mesquite, Texas at the age of 91 on February 4, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Marilyn Duke. He is survived by his current wife Betty, 3 children Phillip Eugene Duke, Mary Kelly Scruggs and husband Kyle and Harold James Duke and wife Pamela, 5 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Lester served his country faithfully in the United States Marines and was a Korean War Veteran and Military Honors will be rendered at the Graveside because of his faithful and honorable service to our Country.