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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Dave Draine
December 15, 2010
Duka...
Keep hanging in there.
Dave
Linda Bolton
December 14, 2010
As the one year anniversary of your passing approaches, may your family find comfort in the knowledge that you are in God's loving arms, resting peacefully and surrounded by God's awesome love!
Fay King
December 26, 2009
Dear Hope and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's tragic death and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It's been years since we've seen you but remember well the time we were at your home in Richmond for a family get-together. Your "cousin" Fay Hylton King and husband, Randy
Dan and Shirley Howery
December 23, 2009
Dear Hope and family: Our condolences go out to you and your family.
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Joseph W. Atkinson Jr.
December 23, 2009
Mrs Duke Thank you for telling Billy that I called...We had a long conversation...Billy was a wealth of knowledge I forgot some of the things we talked about ...Billy was a great childhood friend...We went through school and teenage years...He was a big beautiful person...He will never be forgot.... Walker Atkinson...
December 23, 2009
Dear Hope, Our hearts ache for you and the children. Please know we are thinking of you and remembering Billy as the generous compassionate man that we all knew. With love, India, Ace, and Nicky Hylton
Rick & Tracey Hall
December 22, 2009
Hope & family,
We were sad to hear of Billy's passing. Rick has so many fun memories of your family growing up. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Niccolucci
December 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the family .I pray that fond memories will sustain you through this difficult time. Sinserely,Dan Niccolucci
Nancy and Hunter Sledd
December 21, 2009
We were completely shocked and saddened to hear the news. Hope, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. All best wishes, Nancy and Hunter
Carol Ray
December 21, 2009
Hope, Tom and I are deeply sadden to hear of Billy's death. You're in our hearts and prayers. Our love goes out to you and the children. Your friends, Tom & Carol Ray
Kenneth & Susan Childress
December 21, 2009
Words cannot express how saddend we were to hear about Billy. He was a great man and will surely be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Chris, you have always been a great friend and please know our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care.
Eric and Christie Grambo
December 21, 2009
The Duke family, we are deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden loss of Billy. He was a wonderful man that has inspired many. He will never be forgotten.
Linda Jennings
December 21, 2009
We will remember Billy as that big teddy bear at CWC who had such a great sense of humor and caring heart. He will be missed. Bob and Linda Jennings
Charles & Connie Hickman
December 21, 2009
Emory and Family, I have such great memories from long ago of the Duke family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Connie Whitlock Hickman
Linda (Basham) Drake
December 21, 2009
Dearest Hope, I'm completely shocked and saddened by the tragic news of Billy's death. How grateful Bill and I are that we got to spend time with him at our reunion. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers. Please accept our loving sympathy.
David Redford
December 21, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to Billy's family. I had the honor and pleasure of having an association with Billy through his business. I do not know where I will get anymore unbiased political views. I know his sons will keep the memory and fire of Billy moving forward.
Mainline Supply
December 20, 2009
We offer our sincere condolences and prayers at this difficult time. the Duke family has always been a part of the Skilligalle family as long as I have been there. Mr Duke , along with his wonderful wife were always a welcome sight for me. All my prayers, Janet davidson
Lisa Gooch
December 20, 2009
John, You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Joyce Grambo
December 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Duke family. We will always remember Billy for giving our son an opportunity to do something that would help him learn to believe in himself. He was a kind man and will be missed by all. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Glenn & Joyce Grambo
Judy Carter
December 20, 2009
Emory, I only met your Dad once and remember him as a happy "loving life" type of man. My thought have been with you and your family since I spoke to Linda on Thursday evening, and especially with your Mother. With God's help we do the things we think we can't ever do. This I know. I am very sadden by this loss to your family and will hold you in my prayers.
Dave Draine
December 20, 2009
Emory...
For a brief period, I was your Babe Ruth League coach in Glen Allen. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave
Sandra Hollis
December 19, 2009
My deepst sympathy to the Duke Familly during this difficult time. Billy was a special person and will be missed by many. May your memories bring comfort and help soothe your spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Hemmann
December 19, 2009
Hope and Family, Although it,s been many years since we have seen one another I was deeply saddened when dad told me of Billy's passing. I have many (long ago) fond memories of our
time on Fruhauf Rd. The entire Hemmann family send's you our sympathies for your loss. God bless
December 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. He was a very special person and will be sorely missed. You are in our prayers and we hope that the family finds peace and comfort in loving memories during this sad time.
Bev and Barbara Orndorff
December 19, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Ingram Family.
Missy Kline(Parker)
December 19, 2009
John and family:
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sorrowful time.
laura&Bob Noble
December 19, 2009
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa Scott
December 19, 2009
Words cannot express my sorry.... He was a wonderful person and Acelynn and I always felt welcome in his home. Our thoughts and most of all our prayers are with all of you. Melissa and Acelynn Scott
Melissa Scott
December 19, 2009
Words cannot express my sorry.... He was a wonderful person and Acelynn and I always felt welcome in his home. Our thoughts and most of all our prayers are with all of you. Melissa and Acelynn Scott
December 19, 2009
Hope, The Beauford Eddleton children, Judy, Norman, Bobby & Janet were saddened to hear about the accident. Billy was such a wonderful man and a treasure to all who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 19, 2009
Dearest Tik
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family .
My heart aches with you.
With love and healing grace,
Donna and Fred
Donnie Etheridge
December 19, 2009
I am very sorry for the lost of Billy, My prayers are with your family and friends.
Pam Hopkins
December 19, 2009
Hope & family,
I have so many fond memories of Billy. I remember how loving he always was with all us kids at the family reunions. Billy had a heart of gold. He will be missed greatly by everyone he touched.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Pam Hopkins & family
December 19, 2009
My prayers are with the family as they remember Billy in their lives. He was a gentle, caring, loving man, as well as a great boss. Billy always made you feel like you were special and never knew anyone as a "stranger". I'll remember his gift of "gab" and our stimulating political/economic discussions. I'll miss his big voice but I know as an Angel he is smilng down on all of us! Linda Bolton
Sara Thacker
December 19, 2009
Although I did not teach Billy Duke, I thought a lot of the family. I send you my deepest sympathy. He was a fine man.
Wanda Little
December 19, 2009
Our hearts are heavy in sorrow for the loss of a wonderful man and great friend and neighbor. We will miss Billy deeply. Our sincere condolences go out to the entire Duke family.
Love, Cecil and Wanda Little
Sondra E. Clayton
December 19, 2009
Dear Hope and family: I am Billy's first cousin Sondra. I think so much of Billy Boy and my heart was broken when I heard of the accident. I am so thankful that I have seen him so recently at Sadie Layne's memorial service. I had a wonderful picture of Billy and myself that I am going to put in a little frame and always remember what a wonderful man he was and also that when God calls us home we go. My prayers are with you and all the extended family.
Gary Johns
December 19, 2009
I am so sorry to read of the passing of Billy. I enjoyed many years of his friendship and words of wisdom. He was always a pleasure to share company with and most knowledgeable of his profession.I know he will be missed by all that knew him. My deepest sympathies are extended to his family during this difficult time.
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