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Christopher Dukes
January 13, 2023
Sometime I feel lost. The memories slowly fade but the love you had is engraved in my soul and sometime I feel you there. Guide me as I become the son and man you would be proud of. Always and forever.
Jada Dukes
August 25, 2021
Hi dad I graduated and today´s my first day of college. I love you
Jada Dukes
February 2, 2016
i always love you dad
Diamond Sanders
January 27, 2016
Even if I can't remember you uncle Mike, I'll always love you and miss you. I know you're watching over your family and I hope you're having fun in Heaven!
Your niece, Diamond
jada dukes
July 18, 2015
i love you even if i cant rember you
Markeith Thomas
March 26, 2012
I just found this Sylvia, I got to put this in my facebook inbox.
raygan dukes
April 12, 2011
daddy i miss you so much i really wish you were still here with us
Shawn Dukes
September 6, 2007
Mom this is Shawn i'm sorry Dad had to die. We will all miss him. I am here for you when you need a shoulder to cry on.Lean on me! When your not strong and I'll be your friend. I'll help you carry on. For it won't be long till I'm going need somebody to lean on.You can always lean on me.
The Sherrell Family
September 4, 2007
It had been such a long time since the last time we saw Mike but it still seems like just yesterday. You will be missed now and forevermore. Our prayers will be with the Dukes Family during this time of bereavement.
RODNEY NEAL
September 3, 2007
I ONLY KNEW THE BOTH OF YOU FOR A FEW SHORT MONTHS, BUT YOUR MEMORY WILL LAST ME A LIFETIME. IT IS VERY RARE THAT YOU COME ACROSS PEOPLE THAT ARE AS KIND AND GIVING AS IT SEEMED THAT YOU TWO WERE. IT IS HARD TO PUT INTO WORDS THE GRIEF THAT I FEEL FOR YOU, AND FOR YOUR FAMILY. THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN SAY IS THAT YOU HAVE A STRONG BOND WITH YOUR CHILDREN AND IN TURN THEY HAVE A STRONG FOUNDATION IN YOU. TOGETHER YOU WILL RISE AND OVERCOME THIS GRIEF AND SEE THAT THROUGH MICHAEL ALL BLESSINGS WILL BE BROUGHT UNTO YOU, AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE FINE WITH PRAYER AND THE STRENGTH THAT YOU GIVE EACH OTHER.
Gerogia Henderson
September 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family. Michale and I bowled togather for years. You are in my prayers.
Jayne Reynolds
September 3, 2007
To the Dukes family I bowled with him for many years. I will miss you on the lanes. I will also miss your smile. May God bless you and your family.
Brian and Byron Biggs
September 3, 2007
To the Dukes Family:
My heart goes out to the family. Micheal were close friend of mine at West Side. He played in the band and was a great individual to be around. This is really a shock. My birthday is Aug 24. May God watch over you and his love ones in this time of sorrow. Love the Biggs twins.
Haywood Smith
September 2, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
James Blacknell
September 1, 2007
May God bless you and your family. You will be truly missed.
Elizabeth Thornton
September 1, 2007
Mike was a lot of fun. He always wore a smile. May God continue to stay with this family.
September 1, 2007
To the Dukes family,
I served with Michael while he was stationed at Grissom Air Force Base. He was a good man! My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jehovah bless you real good.
Robert Benson
Darnye Hibbler
August 31, 2007
Sylvia,
We've Shared many memories over the years, The Talks,Laughs,and many Prayers with Mike and You! You and Yous Family have my Deepest Heart Felt Prayers through this time!Mike's smile will forever Shine through your Wonderful Children! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!
SIS.Darnye(DEE)Hibbler
& Family
Renzell Barnes-Hindmon
August 31, 2007
To the Family of Mike, I was a classmate of his. My prayers goes out to the Wife and Children.
Denise Stewart
August 31, 2007
To the Duke Family,
The Stewart Family send our prayers and regards. May God bless you during your time of loss. Our family grew up around the block from you and out of the seven of us, one of us went to school with one of you. My siblings send their regards from Houston, Tx. and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Be Blessed,
The Stewart Family
joyce hill-smith
August 31, 2007
Theresa: Prayers go out for you more than you know. I hope the family finds the peace they deserve
sixth grade teachers Banneker School
August 31, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. We will do our best to help Shawn through this rough time. If Michael needs someone to talk to or help with anything, we are here for him, and the rest of the family, also.
S. Broome, K. Caldwell,
and L. Patterson
Annissa L. Spencer
August 31, 2007
I pray Gods Blessing over you and your children, for He knows what's Best for you. God is Great. What ever I can do at anytime just call and I am there for you and the children, Mike was a good person.
Ulett "Twinkie" Williams-Benson
August 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly Smith
August 31, 2007
I offer and my condolences. Mike was good people. My prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Davis
August 31, 2007
Theresa - I am deeply sadden to learn of Michael's death. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You and your family are in my prayers.
DEA.& SIS. HULBERT MOORE
August 31, 2007
IN THE BEGINING GOD, THAT WAS YESTERDAY, TODAY IT'S THE HOLY SPIRIT, TOMORROW IT WILL BE JESUS FOR ALL OF US.
Greg "G-Man" Blackmon
August 31, 2007
What a shock!! I'll miss my friend, fellow Cougar, DJ brother, & bid whist partner. Life is truly precious...my prayers to the family
Chiabyna Smith-Carter
August 31, 2007
May God give your family peace during you time of need.
MINNIE TAYLOR
August 31, 2007
THERE ARE NOT A LOT OF WORDS TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOU, YOUR WIFE AND YOUR KIDS. MIKE, MIKE ,MIKE BOY ITS HARD TO SEE YOU GO. SAY IT AIN'T SO. WE GO WAY, WAY BACK-- HIGH SCHOOL, N-EFFECT DISCO, CLUB 10. DUDE," REST IN PEACE ". FROM DINKEY
JENNIFER GUEYSER
August 31, 2007
MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE IN THE MIDST OF YOUR PAIN.
GOD BLESS YOU
Parnell Evans
August 31, 2007
I deeply mourn the loss of one of my original friends growing up. I will dearly miss him. Our prayers are with your family during this time and God bless.
Patrice M. Williams
August 31, 2007
Teresa,
I pray the Lord bless you and keep both you and your family during this solemn occasion. Hang in there! This too shall pass!
THE LLOYD FAMILY
August 31, 2007
EVEN THOUGH THINGS ARE HARD FOR YOU RIGHT NOW,REMEMBER THAT GOD IS SHELTERING YOU WITH HIS LOVE. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Kenneth Carter
August 31, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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