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Alvin Dukes

1940 - 2017

Alvin Dukes obituary, 1940-2017, Gary, IN

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Alvin Dukes Obituary

Alvin Lee "Danny" Dukes age 77 passed away Wednesday May 10th 2017. He was born on January 28, 1940 in Biloxi Mississippi. He moved to Gary Indiana in 1973 and soon started working for Ball-Foster Glass Company in Dolton Illinois. He retired with over 25 years of service and this is also where he met the love of his life Katie Scott who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Michelle (Terry) Carter, four grandchildren Teri, Jawann, Juaniece, and Lauren, two great-grandchildren Ja'Sergio and Levi, three brothers and one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, May 19, 2017 from 12:00p.m. -8:00p.m. with family hours from 6:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. Funeral services Saturday May 20, 2017 at 11:00a.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue Gary, Indiana. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 17, 2017.

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Teri Carter

August 28, 2017

Man, I miss you Grandpa.. It's different without you.. like talking about you makes me cry.. I love papa..

Cynthia Spencer

May 19, 2017

Our sincere condolences during this time of bereavement. You will be in our prayers. The Carter Family

Mr and Mrs. Sam Outlar

May 19, 2017

Sending our deepest condolences to your family . We're sorry about your loss.

May 19, 2017

To the family of Alvin "Danny" Dukes my condolences on the lost of your loved one.

Lavonia Liggins
Highland, In.

May 19, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to Almighty God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

PD-GA

Ida / Shirley Hill / Morris

May 19, 2017

To the family of Alvin Dukes:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one

May 18, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

Charleszetta Lars

May 17, 2017

You will sadly missed

Alexandra Burden

May 17, 2017

Sending our condolences from all his neighbors. You will be dearly missed Mr Danny may you rest in peace

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May

19

Visitation

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

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

May

20

Service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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