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for Duke DeBois
Fernand Tiblier
September 18, 2010
Heaven has a new Saint. The loss to this world is such a gain to the Eternal.
Tina Jackson Noah
August 31, 2010
I was so sad to learn of Duke's death today. What wonderful memories I have of him as a boy. It sounds like he lived a full and wonderful life. You are all in my prayers.
Paul Babalola
August 9, 2010
Duke is one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met in my Life. He cared so much about other people and was the most selfless individual that you would have encountered. I would definitely miss my good friend for the rest of my Life. I just heard about this and would have loved to be there for this exceptional person.
Monique Noel LeCompte
August 4, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lived next to Duke on Gallinghouse Street a very long time ago. I remember playing outside with him. He was a very nice person and a lot of fun. He sounds like he grew up to be a gentleman and a loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Monique Noel LeCompte
The Odems
August 3, 2010
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your son, brother, husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Most of us haven't seen Duke since we lived down the street on Gallinghouse, but it sounds like he grew up to become a lovely person. The entire Odem family.
July 30, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. We were classmates at Jesuit High School. I can vividly remember his sense of humor, going random places in the maroon Puegeot and his kind spirit that pretty much defined him to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul G Bosworth
Jesuit High School
Class of '83
Chelon Hill Hasty
July 29, 2010
Sheri,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved working with Duke at Big River, and my love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lowell & Jennifer Burton
July 29, 2010
I knew Duke best on a professional level from 2002-2006. He was always kind, friendly, and willing to do whatever it took to keep customers happy and keep LPS growing. He was also very technically skilled Engineer in addition to his recent sales position at LPS. He will be greatly missed by the technical Engineers in middle Tennessee.
David Zoller
July 28, 2010
I was sad to hear of Duke's passing. Our prayers are with our cousin Louis, his and Duke's family at this time. David and Joan Zoller
Malcolm Ziegler
July 28, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Duke. Duke was a fellow classmate at Jesuit High School. Our family offers our sincerest thoughts and condolences in these difficult times.
Claudia Ferguson
July 28, 2010
As a new member of the LPS family, I regret to say that my time spent with Duke was limited. I have enjoyed the stories shared by Dave, Frank, Todd and Tami and I know LPS would be a much different place without him. He was truly loved by all that knew him. I pray that he is at peace now and his family can begin the difficult process of healing. He will live on here for sure in the hearts and minds of those he touched. Peace be with you all and especially with you, Duke.
Sean Paaga
July 27, 2010
We are truly sorry for your loss..We will always remember how you welcomed us into your home when we first moved to Nashville for Superbowl Sunday. Our sincere condolonces to you and your family. The Paaga Family
Rodney Amos
July 27, 2010
I'm very sorry to here about the passing of Duke. I worked with him at Big River Grille. He was a wonderful person may God bless and keep you.
Jamie and Missy Quarve
July 27, 2010
Sail on my friend. You were loved and will truely be missed. Sheri, we are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you.
Bridget Kamarad
July 27, 2010
My sincere condolences for Duke’s family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louis Schott
July 27, 2010
I am deeply sorry for Duke's family. He was a classmate and friend at Jesuit High School. He was a great person in all respects.
My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Louis Schott
JHS Class of 1983
AMDG
Juan Grijalva
July 27, 2010
Duke I will always remember you for the type of person you always were. you were always there for the people who needed your help . you will always be remember my friend. . Juan Grijalva ( Nashville Tn)
David DeHoog
July 27, 2010
I will always remeber Duke and our days at Jesuit. We always sat near each other when the class was arranged alphabetically. I still remember Father Thompson's words from graduation day when he said on that day we would never be together as a class again. I think Father Thompson was not exactly correct and I hope one day Duke and all of our classmates are together again. My deepest sympathies and prayers.
David DeHoog
JHS Class of 1983
Tami Davis - LPS
July 27, 2010
Sheri and Duke, It has been such a privilege to have met such a beautiful couple and beautiful family. Duke is one of the most interesting, funny, kind hearted, and gentle souls I have ever met. It has been such an honor for me to be able to offer some support during this difficult time. Duke is now in a place where “magic beans” are real and Christmas happens every day! I will continue to lift you all up in my prayers – Sheri, Marlene, Louis, Mary, Melissa, and Michelle – as well as his extended family and friends. The world is truly a better place with him here but I certainly see everyone being drawn to his infectious and upbeat personality where is now! I am certain he is a crowd pleaser where ever he is! God Bless you all and rest in peace dearest Duke………..
July 27, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of Duke's passing. The prayers of his Jesuit classmates are with his family.
Chris Dreiling( New Orleans)
Ken Moore
July 27, 2010
I pray that he was close with God. He is in a better place now. No pain, no hurt, no worry. Just Love. It is hard to lose a spouse, but God is there for you and your family. My heart goes out to you. God Bless
Lee Eilers
July 27, 2010
From the team here at CDC, we are truly sorry to hear of Duke's passing and extend our condolences to you and your family. Duke was a man of honor and a true professional. He will be sorely missed.
July 27, 2010
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Joe Dale
July 27, 2010
Duke will be remembered fondly. Will always apreciate his good nature and cooking. My condolences.
Greg Jordan
July 27, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Duke's passing. I grew up in Algiers and went to St. Andrew the Apostle with Duke. We were in the same 1st grade class. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss and grief.
Adrian Colon Jr
July 27, 2010
Sherri, please accept the condolances of the entire Jesuit Class of '83. His classmates and I learned of his passing this morning which has triggered numerous e mails of great memories. We will miss him.
John B
July 27, 2010
Duke was one of those people who touch your life and leave a mark. A good mark. The obituary sums it up nicely and not much more to say other than I always enjoyed going out with Duke and he would always make me laugh. I am deeply saddened over his loss and my heart goes out to his family. It is obvious he was loved by many and he will remain in my heart for the rest of my life. Peace be with you my brother!
Andy Leffler
July 27, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this time of loss.
Wes Campbell
July 27, 2010
He will be greatly missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jeff Ferrell
July 27, 2010
I spoke to Duke on several occasions. He was a nice guy, polite and helpful. I mourn his loss and pray that his family might find peace during this difficult time.
Michael Whittaker
July 27, 2010
My condolences to Sheri & family. I lost my first wife, Kathy , to cancer in 1989. She was about the same age as Duke. Too young to be passing away. After all these years I still miss her everyday. But time has blunted the grive & all I think about is the joy of the life shared. I pray time is kind to you as well. It is best to keep busy & live your life for two in his memory. I'm sure he would wish you to be happy. As long as you speak of Duke, he will live on is your collective memories. God Bless.
Vic Scalzo
July 27, 2010
Sheri, I am so sorry to here of Duke's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
David E. Carter
July 27, 2010
Rest in peace, my condolences to his family for their loss.
Andy Somers
July 26, 2010
I had the honor of working for Duke at Big River Grille while he was General Manager of the restaurant. I am truly sorry and saddened to hear of his death.
Duke played an instrumental role in re-building confidence and self-esteem in me at a time when I was going through a lot of "growing pains." He was always fair and just with me - very intelligent, witty, and generous always. I would often work the closing shift, and would often remain at the restaurant hours after the doors were closed, to enjoy a game of pool and what was always stimulating and well-thought conversation with Duke. He was kind and inspirational to me at a time when I was unsure of what direction my life was going to take. My employment at Big River, and my great enjoyment of it, turned out to be a most valuable segway in my life, and I owe much of the positive experience and the reverence with which I hold the memories there to this gracious and caring man.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family - I had lost contact with Duke over the years, but I am sure that he must have fought with great strength and grace, and a sense of humor that I know must have still been alive in him. I am truly sorry to hear this tragic news - may God bless you.
Tami Davis - LPS
July 26, 2010
Sheri and Duke, I am deeply saddened by all that has happened yet beautifully humbled by meeting such a beautiful couple and a wonderfully supportive family. Duke is in a place where magic beans are real and Christmas happens every day. I love you Sheri and will pray for you, Marlene, Mary, Michelle, Melissa and Louis to have peace while dealing with such a loss. I am privileged to have met all of you. Duke has been and will be missed tremendously.
Derick Stinson
July 26, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with duke at LPS. We will all miss him.
Charles Bertrand
July 26, 2010
My condolences and prayers go out to his family for their loss.
James Cartwright
July 26, 2010
Been friends with Duke for sometime. Miss all of the lunch conversations we used to have about great ideas for business. My condolences to Duke's wife and family. At least I know he will no longer suffer what he has been.
July 26, 2010
We always looked forward to the next meal prepared by Duke at LPS open house.
He will be dearly missed by many technology professionals in the Nashville area.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scotty Creason, MAPCO Express
AD New Orleans Mike
July 26, 2010
To Louis and Marlen, I never had the honar of meeting Duke. However I have heard and watched Louis face as he spoke about Duke. If he was anything like his parents I am certain that we have lost a very good man. Louis and Marlene I know that there is nothing that we can say or do to ease the pain. Please know we will keep you and Duke's family in our prayers.
Adam Cornelison, ADC Atlanta
July 26, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this time of loss. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and expediently heal the hurt that you are bound to feel.
God Bless,
July 26, 2010
Sheri,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Duke at RHI. My son was about 8 years old at the time and he still talks about the "really cool guy with all the toys in his cubicle". I hope you can treasure the memories and be comforted that Duke was loved by so many.
Betty Lou Burnett
sue baggett
July 26, 2010
Sheri and all the family.
My prayers are with you all.
love,
sue
Brian Cauble
July 26, 2010
Sheri,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Duke was one of my account executives many years ago and he contributed in many ways to our organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Brian Cauble
Alex Naddell
July 26, 2010
My condolences Sheri. I always enjoyed sneaking off site or into a conference room to play a game of chess with Duke while at RHI. I always acted like I had the upper hand on him, but I know he held the edge.
He will be missed!
Alex
Sean Williams
July 25, 2010
Sheri, I really regret losing touch with you and Duke over the years. My thoughts are with you and I can't adequately express how much I grieve for Duke.
Daniel & Zarimar Paredes
July 25, 2010
To the DeBois Family, When my husband Daniel Paredes started working at LPS and I had just moved to TN I remember one of the cookouts it was Cuban themed and we are Cubans so it was very thoughtful to makes us feel at home. I had the wonderful priviledge to cook next to Duke and he was so sweet, delightful and accomidating I will never forget that. I really don't have the words for consolation because this is a great lost our sympathy goes out to you.
Daniel & Zarimar Paredes
Terri Adams
July 25, 2010
He was a wonderful boss and friend. I could always count on him in every situation. As an employee, he (along with the team) treated me to a spa day and symphony season tickets and gave me little gifts for doing my best. As a friend, he helped me paint my apartment and gave me framed paint chips that hang in my home after over 7 years. My husband shared the love of cooking with him, and Sheri and I shared the love of eating their gourmet meals. :) He will be greatly missed.
July 25, 2010
dear Louis and Marlene...I was so very saddened to hear of the death of your son Duke. Although I never met him, I am a part of the large family of Maude Emma DeBois (she was my aunt) and feel a part of your family also. my love and condolences. Mary Ann (Terrill Babb) Davis
Christy Straw
July 25, 2010
Duke, You are truely missed. We all love you very much and know you are in a better place now. May the angels watch over you.
July 25, 2010
Sheri,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti Strange
Jill Wallace
July 25, 2010
Sheri, I am so sorry to hear about Duke passing. You are in my prayers.
Jim Goldstein
July 25, 2010
Sheri, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Duke when we worked together at Robert Half Technology. He was a great guy and always fun to be around. He was one of the few people that I could count as a friend there. My and my family's prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jim Goldstein
Allison Mikaelian
July 25, 2010
God speed to you Duke. You were a wonderful man. Sheri, my heart breaks for you as I know how much you love and cared for Duke.
Bishop and I mourn with you during your time of sadness and loss.
May God bless.
tammy kessler
July 25, 2010
Hey Boo, We will see you again someday...til then...
Love, Tammy and Scott Kessler
Tammy Kessler
July 25, 2010
Hey Boo! See you again one day.
Love, Tammy and Scott Kessler
Annette DeBois
July 25, 2010
I remember Duke as the most warm and magnetic man I had ever met. He was born to be special but I believe his family deserves to be credited as well. He was surrounded by love and always wise enough to pay it forward. My heart aches for Sheri, for Louis and Marlena and the entire DeBois family.
Peace***Annette Marie DeBois
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