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Mike Dukes Obituary

Mike Dukes, 72, of Beaumont died Monday, June 16, 2008 in Beaumont from injuries due to an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, June 20, 2008 at Broussard's in Nederland with Dr. Harland Merriam and Rev. Mark Keffer officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Thursday at the mortuary. Mike was a native of Lexington, Kentucky, and lived in Beaumont for 23 years. He was the owner and operator of Mity Quik Hot Shot Service in Beaumont. He also retired from Carter Chamber Supply Company in Beaumont after 13 years of service. Mike also had a remarkable football career, beginning with his college days at Clemson University where he played in the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl during his junior and senior years. He began his professional football career with the San Francisco 49ers in 1959. He then played for the Houston Oilers from 1960 to 1963. Mike retired after playing the 1964 and 1965 seasons with the Boston Patriots. Mike is survived by his wife Carol Jean Dukes of Beaumont; four daughters, Kim Everett and husband Thom of Austin, Micah Livingston and husband Kenny of Nederland, Kandi Dukes of Dallas, and Ragan Cook and husband Daniel of Allen; two sons, Brandonn Dukes and wife Kim of Coppell, and Doug Dukes of New York; one step-daughter, Rhonda Morgan and husband Billy Ray of Lumberton; two step-sons, Mark Perkins and wife Renee of Kemah, and Michael Cook and wife Missy of Houston; one sister, Sharon Hatcher and husband Harry of Lethia Springs, Georgia; two brothers, Rev. Rodney Dukes and wife Lucy of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jimmy Dukes and wife Becky of Hiram, Georgia; also his mother-in-law, Louise Tyer of Nederland, and brother-in-law, Bubba Tyer and wife Cathy of Ashburn, Virginia, and sixteen grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1350 N 23rd Street, Beaumont, 77706. We love you more Big Daddy. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jun. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mike Dukes

14 Entries

Rocky Chase

June 24, 2008

Mike was a great customer of mine at The Hoffbrau for many years. He was such a nice person--a very gentle giant of a man. I will sincerely miss his presence.

Marie Neuman

June 23, 2008

Dear Family,

I am so sorry to read of your loss.

Sincerely,

Marie A. Neuman
Pattison, Texas

CLIFFORD WALKER

June 22, 2008

MIKE AND I MET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ATLANTA,GA. IN A SANDLOT BASEBALL GAME. HE WAS ELEVEN AND I WAS TWELVE YEARS OLD. I PITCHED A ONE HITTER. GUESS WHO GOT THE HIT? LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT SOMEDAY WE WOULD BECOME CLASSMATES AT SOUTH WEST DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL. " IRON " MIKE ( AS WE CALLED HIM) WAS UNIQUE AND GIFTED. HE WAS DESTINED TO ACHIVE THE GREATNESS THAT MOST OF US CAN ENVY. CAROL JEAN, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TENDER MOMENT OF YOUR LIVES.

casie burnett

June 21, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. i know i only met him once and he seemed wonderful.im so glad that he and uncle jimmy got to met and become close.i only wish my mom had done the same.my thought and prayers are with all of you.

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Leonard Steele

June 20, 2008

Carol Jean, I just learned of Mike's tragic accident today. You have my deepest sympathy. Mike and I played ball together at SWD High and he was my very best friend. Thankfully, I got to see the two of you recently at the reunion after quite a number of years had past. I will always remember Mike with the fondest of memories. We have lost a great guy!!

Sincerely,
Leonard Steele

Barbara Styles Young

June 20, 2008

Mike -- Our Family Idol -- Please accept our sincere condolences -- we all loved him so much. Mike lived with us when drafted to the Niners.. My Dad - Ode Leon Styles - was Mikes mothers - Katherines brother. We had such great times with him, Niner games, meals out, etc. always a delight to be with. I wish we could have been with him in years that followed, but with school, family obligations, etc it didn't happen. I wish we could be with you tomorrow, but will be definitely thinking of Mike, just as we have for so many years after being with him. He is not a person you would ever forget -- we will miss you Mike. Love your cuz, Barb

Reva Roy

June 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

LOUIS OLSON

June 19, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's accident. I was a teammate with Mike at SWD High. We shared so many good memories together. Mike will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
Louis Olson

Judy Jancik

June 19, 2008

Carol Jean, I am so sadden to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Mike was a good friend to Bobby....
Sincerely, Judy Jancik ( widow of Bobby Jancik )

Renee Broussard

June 19, 2008

My sincere and deepest sympathy for all of Mike's family. He was one of most genuine, nice, kind, and sincere persons I've ever met. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I wish Mike's family comfort and healing with the knowledge that he is in Heaven.

Margie Lasher (Alvezi)

June 19, 2008

Carol Jean, We are so saddened to hear about your husband's death. I'd always heard what a wonderful man you'd married. You and Bubba are such a special part of my childhood memories. I'll always remember your house as such a happy place to be. Your parents welcomed us all with open arms and your mother's wonderful meals. I am praying for God to hold you close during this terrible time. Love, Margie and Butch

Gary Young

June 19, 2008

I knew Mike for at least 25 years and he was like a big teddy bear. We go back to the old Stage Door and David's Upstairs days. I use to buy season tickets to the Houston Oilers from Mike for several years. He will be dearly missed. I'm sorry that I can't make the funeral, I'm working out of town, but Mike will be in my thoughts.

Rick Harris

June 19, 2008

Carol Jean, my very deepest sympathy for your loss. I always felt that Mike was one of my very dear friends, and of course Mike made everyone feel that way. My prayers will be with you always.

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