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Roderick Ham Obituary

Roderick Wayne Ham Jr. (Duke) age 64 of Gary, Indiana. He attended Frobel High School Class of 1969. Duke enjoyed life. He transitioned peacefully January 29, 2016 at home with his family. He was born to the late Roderick Sr. and Edna Ham on July 22nd 1951 in Gary, Indiana. Preceded in death by parents, twin brother Reginald Wade, daughter Tammy, grandsons Sha Qwone and Charles Jr. Survived by devoted wife Deborah, daughters Shalonda and Monique, grandchildren Donte', Monte', Arieyanna, Donald III, Tania, Aaron and Joshua, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters Trevia and June "Penny"; aunts Shirley (Eddie), Garth, Yvonne Clay Smith and Earlene Rudolph; uncle Percy Garland, mother-in-law Ethel P. Jackson, sisters-in-law Dorothy Hogan and Barbara Fernandez, brother-in-law Maurice (Madelyn) Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Friday, February 5, 2016 12-8:00p.m. Family hours 6-8:00p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral Services Saturday February 6, 2016 at 11:00a.m at Trinity Baptist Church 1831 Virginia Street. Pastor Dwight Gardner officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2016.

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IONE (DUCKIE) TAYLOR

February 15, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Debra K. Smith

February 5, 2016

To my family
It hurt's my heart that I'm not there but you all know where my heart is. May God comfort our heart's today tomorrow and forevermore. REST IN PARADISE DUKE GOD BLESS HIS SOUL FOREVER YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEART'S!

Carolyn Bailey

February 5, 2016

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family. Carolyn Cole-Parnell Froebel, Class of '69

J McGinnis

February 5, 2016

My condolences to the family in the loss of " The Duke ". He will be fondly remembered. My prayers are with you all. God Bless

Donnie MOORE

February 4, 2016

Sharing your sorrow in the lost of one so dear, I extend to you my deepest sympathy.

Donnie Moore
Froebel Class of 69

Debbra Gilbert-Shelton

February 4, 2016

To the family of Duke:
Duke was one of my classmates. I extend my deepest symapthy for your lost. May God grant you strength during your time of bereavement.

Malcolm Rogers

February 4, 2016

Stay strong in GOD and his WORD and he's going to keep on seeing you through. Losing someone is never easy, but through it all GOD is right in it with you. May GOD strengthen you all.

George Bolden

February 4, 2016

To Debra,Shalonda Monique and the rest of the Jackson family,you have my deepest condolences.I have fond memories of Duke back in the day.May God bless keep and comfort each and everyone of you during this difficult time.

Kathy Payne-Hanyard

February 3, 2016

Rest in Peace Duke.

Horace Matthews

February 3, 2016

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

Kathy Payne-Hanyard

February 3, 2016

Condolences to the family of my dear friend. May he rest in peace.

Myrtle Perry-Mateen

February 3, 2016

On behalf of my family and the Froebel class of 68 we offer our deepest sympathy to your family. May you find comfort in knowing we share in your grief. Flame and blue forever.

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5

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Feb

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Trinity Baptist Church

1831 Virginia Street, IN

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