Lester Dukes Jr.

Lester Dukes Jr.

Lester Dukes Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 9, 2010.
DUKES, Lester I. "Buddy" Jr., 58, of Ashland, Va., passed away suddenly at his home on April 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna R. Dukes. He is survived by his father, Lester I. Dukes Sr.; his sisters, Bonnie Hoskin (Jacque) and Diane Bohanan (Bruce); and his brother, Alan Dukes (Bobbie); as well as several nieces and nephews. He was a Vietnam veteran, an active member of American Legion Post 244 and the Loyal Order of Moose 2099, where he attained the Fellowship Degree. He was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ashland, Va., where a memorial service will be held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moosehaven at moosecharities.org or the Veterans Administration Fisher House at fisherhouse.org. Interment will be private.


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April 13, 2010

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April 13, 2010

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E. W. Mozingo

April 13, 2010

Bonnie
I want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family.

robert wade

April 13, 2010

Bonnie, God Speed. You are a wonderful person. John 3: 16. RB Wade, Richmond Police Ret.

maelea cifers

April 13, 2010

Dear Bonnie and Jacque,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God bless you and keep you through this time of sorrow!

Janice Dale

April 13, 2010

Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May God be with you and your family during this time of grief. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Ken Liles

April 13, 2010

Bonnie, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David Willis

April 11, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Graham

April 10, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 9, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leo Godsey

April 9, 2010

SERVICE POSTPONED! DUE TO AN ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY, THE SERVICE FOR LESTER DUKES JR. HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR A LATER DATE THAT HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THANK ALL FOR THE PRAYERS AND WELL WISHES! FAMILY OF LESTER DUKES, JR

Ron and Tina Dickens

April 9, 2010

Dear Bonnie, Jacque and Family - We are so sorry for your loss and you will all be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Ina Andresen

April 9, 2010

Bonnie and Jacque-You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Our deepest sympathies and our love,
Ina and Family

John Hinant

April 9, 2010

Bonnie and Family,

I am so very sorry to learn of your loss.

God Bless each of you are this time and forever.

Bob and Karen Beverlin

April 9, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Le Ann McFarland

April 9, 2010

Our love and prays with you all!!

Love Le Ann, Pat and Garrett

Gloria & Roy Silva

April 9, 2010

Bonnie, we are so very sorry to hear of you loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

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