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ERIV DUQUESNE "DUKE" DEBURNS

ERIV DUQUESNE "DUKE" DEBURNS obituary, Knoxville, TN

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ERIV DEBURNS Obituary

DEBURNS, ERIV DUQUESNE "DUKE" - age 54, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at UT Medical Center. Eriv graduated from Rule High School Class of 1977, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Eriv was preceded in death by devoted mother, Charlesetta "Charlie", "Cissy" DeBurns; grandparents, Delitha Miller (Bell), Alonzo Bell; special grandmother, "Nanny" Mattie Scruggs; uncles, William Carroll DeBurns, Kenneth Bell, Sr., Elsworth Bell, and Alphonso Bell; devoted aunt, Dorothy Bell. Duke loved his family and was much loved by them. Survived by, and forever memories left with, devoted precious daughter, Erica DeBurns; and grandson, Aerik Keenan DeBurns, Muskegon, MI; devoted brother, JaGade DeBurns with whom he resided; devoted and beloved sister, Robalynne "Robin" DeBurns (Gerald Revels) Knoxville, TN; beloved nieces, Monkique Wright and Shayla Hawkins; great niece, Jayriaauna Jones, Knoxville, TN; special and devoted friend, Lynne Anderson, Knoxville, TN; devoted aunts, Annette Bell and Sarah DeBurns, Knoxville, TN; devoted cousins, that were raised as brothers, Kenneth Bell II, and Jeffrey Bell, Knoxville, TN; many extended family members and friends, including the DeBurns family members in Virginia and Arizona. Special thanks to Dr. Tom Kim, Dr, J. Subramanian, Dr. Bertoli, and the entire oncology staff, Ms. Sylvia and the 7th floor staff and 12th floor nurses and staff at UT Medical Center. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. A.D. Baxter officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Highway. Professional services made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. DeBurns' guestbook can be signed on line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2014.

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Erica (Daughter)

July 14, 2024

Still missing you Dad I will see you again. Love you

Diane Cade

July 26, 2014

He was nicest and helpful person. Cades family are sorry for your loses. We will keep your families in our prayer. RIP MR. Duke

Sherry (Necie) Harris (Bond)

July 25, 2014

I just heard of my beloved friend passing,my heart is aching cause I never got to say good-bye or to tell him I loved him! I know I will see him again. Well wishes to you all. I know your heart is aching as well.

sharon edwards

July 22, 2014

Eriv was a good friend of mind.Prayers go out to his family.

Jim/Greg Williamson

July 22, 2014

prayers for the family they dont come no better than Duke he wiill always remain in our hearts.

Patricia Riddle-Felts

July 22, 2014

JaGade,

I remember you telling me a couple of weeks ago that you were caring for your brother. I pray for you and your family and that God's grace and mercy will see you all through this most difficult time. And know that you will see him again.

Gary (Weird Cat) Scott

July 22, 2014

Eriv, we was tight as glue in high school, me you Jagade, Billy Joe and a few others. Rest in peace brother,we love you but GOD loves you the best. Robin, Jagade you in my prayer and sorry for the loss of Duke, he was one of a kind.

Omega Beckham Clark

July 21, 2014

Eriv was a friend in school at Rule High. To the family I wish comfort from God above and that your cherished memories will grant you peace. Omega Beckham Clark

Leroy Sawyer

July 21, 2014

So very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Chris Fenton

July 21, 2014

Gator
Sorry to hear about your loss. You, my brother and I worked together at Roddy Mfg back in the 80's with Elston Jones and many other great guys.

Mary Patterson

July 21, 2014

I am truly sorry for the loss of Eriv. He was such a delightful person to be around. My prayers go out for his family.

Mary Patterson

Bill Coach

July 21, 2014

Duke will truly be miss, praying for you all that God comfort you at your time of sorrow! !!

Belinda Brooks

July 21, 2014

Rest in peace my dear friend. I will truly miss you. My prayers go out to the entire family. May god bless and comfort you.

jamy & joy jones

July 21, 2014

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.

Tommy Thomas

July 21, 2014

JaGade, I just heard of your brother's passing. My condolence to you and your family.

Maggie Fulton

July 21, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 21, 2014

Prayers and bunches and bunches of love to the entire DeBurns family.

RONALD CROSS

July 21, 2014

SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS YOU BE SADLEY MIS , RULE HIGH GOLDEN BEAR,TEAMATE

Lisa Cross Woods

July 21, 2014

May God Bless the family at this time of your loss of your brother. Duke was fun to be around. He will be sadly miss by all my Rule high school classmate class of 77 R.I.P. MY FRIEND ERIV DUKE DEBURNS

Joyce Echols

July 21, 2014

Gadie, Robin & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the peace and comfort from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will sustain and keep you.

H Thompson

July 21, 2014

Please accept our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Cason and Thompson Families

Debbie Arinze & McNair Family

July 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Erica DeBurns

July 21, 2014

Thanks to Everyone who reaches out to us. I am his daughter Erica DeBurns. I will miss my father dearly. I already do!! He will for ever live on!

Alma Cunningham

July 21, 2014

Praying for the family

Yvette Booker

July 20, 2014

Duke was a fun loving person to be around. He always made us laugh and he was a good friend,who was always willing to lend a hand. What a joy he was to all he met,we will miss him dearly and he will be forever in our hearts. I thank GOD that he was apart of our lives. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. May the LORD keep and comfort you all. We love you. Yvette Booker and Family.

Laura Brown

July 20, 2014

These are really hard times right now. He was my brother Vastee Huddlestons best friend and I was young when I met him and I grew up around him. He was a great person and well be missed. The family will be in my prayers.

Billy Joe Humphrey

July 20, 2014

May He Rest In Paradise. May God give the Family comfort during this time.

Allen Headrick

July 20, 2014

You all are in my thoughts & prayers.

Shaundra Stewart

July 20, 2014

My condolences to the family. Duke will be TRULY MISSED by me! ?

Andrei Allen

July 20, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Chenitha Drake

July 20, 2014

May God bless you and give you peace during this time.

Yvonndria Lee Harris

July 20, 2014

Duke was a very kind and special man. He worked on all my cars and yard. My children are grown now but we been knowing him since my children were teenagers. He will be sadly missed. Bless the family in this time of need.

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