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George Duke Obituary
Born March 27, 1990, in Bradford, he is a son of George B. Duke Sr. and Lisa (Reiley) Duke, both of Bradford.
George was a 2008 graduate of Bradford High School.
An avid outdoorsman, George enjoyed snowboarding, snowmobiling, boating and dirtbike riding.
He formerly worked at Zippo Manufacturing Co., and most recently, worked directly for his father George.
Surviving is his father, George B. (Rita Walters) Duke Sr., his mother, Lisa (Bill Haner) Reiley Duke, and his brother, Grant B. (Shane Baker) Duke, all of Bradford; his paternal grandmother, Sarah (husband Richard) Blaisdell Dorn; one aunt, Jeanne (Gary Hoy) Evan; four uncles, Daniel (Cathy) Reiley, Joseph (Denise) Reiley, Thomas Reiley and Timothy (Mary) Reiley; and several loving cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul C. Duke Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Janice Reiley; and his uncles, Paul C. Duke III and Terry Reiley.
At the family's request, there will be no public visitation. Private services will be held for the family at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. with the Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford PA 16701; or the Bradford Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services Inc., 2 Main St., Suite 605, Bradford PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Duke
Karen Ericson
November 22, 2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Anne
November 19, 2015
May good memories help at this difficult
time, and also knowing he is truly at peace.
Blessings and Peace to all. May you find a way to honor his memory in a way that will be helpful to others, and keep the light shining brightly.
Randy Reid
November 18, 2015
So sorry to hear this. The Reid Family's thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Terri Spittler
November 18, 2015
George and Lisa, words cannot express how very sorry I am for the loss of little George. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 17, 2015
He looks just like you George. I can't imagine how hard this is as well as has been and will be for you and your family. I cannot tell you how sad sad sad I am for you. Pam, from Texas.
Pam Francis Wilson
Sherry Pecora
November 17, 2015
George, Lisa,&grant, I'm so sorry for your very untimely loss. You're in my thoughts. I remember the boys as babies. So tragic. I am truly sorry for your loss . Sherry Pecora
Jenn Sheridan
November 17, 2015
Grant, George, Lisa and Family. My prayers are with all of you. I am very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Greek
November 17, 2015
George, Lisa, grant & Sarah,
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Tom and Melanie Abbott
November 17, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Words are never enough...big hugs and deepest condolences for your family
Nancy Perry
November 16, 2015
George and Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss of George. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Richard McDonald
November 16, 2015
George,Lisa,Grant, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.May he R.I.P.
Judy Martin
November 16, 2015
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tony & Cathi Griffin
November 16, 2015
We are so very sorry to learn of your loss. Our deepest condolences and we will keep you in out thoughts and prayers.
John Thompson
November 16, 2015
My heart goes out to both of you, Lisa and George, and the rest of your family. I will be praying for comfort and strength to get you through this difficult time. May God's hand be upon you both.
Kathy Timblin Anderson
November 16, 2015
George, Lisa and families.. I'm so sorry for the loss of George.. God Bless you both and your families through this difficult time
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