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David Dukes Obituary
Orange Park - October 19, 2007; David Randall Dukes 46, of Orange Park, passed away suddenly at his home, He was born in Gainesville, Fla. Living most of his life in lake Butler. He and his family have lived in Orange Park since 1995. He graduated from Union County High School, and attended North Alabama University and University of Florida. He was a loyal employee of CSX Rail Road for the last 26 years . He was a dispatcher. He is a member of the Hibernia Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years; Julie Brown Dukes 2 Daughters: Chloe Selena Dukes and Olivia Caroline Dukes both of Orange Park. His Parents Gerald and Joyce Long Dukes of Lake Butler. 3 Brothers: Gerry Dukes and Terry Dukes both of Lake Butler and Dean Dukes of High Springs.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 A.M. in the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church in Lake Butler, with Rev. Scott Yirka and Rev. Larry Clyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Elzey Chapel Cemetery under the care of ARCHER FUNERAL HOME of Lake Butler. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM, Monday evening. Family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hibernia Baptist Church Building Fund; 7100 Hwy 17 S. ; Green Cove Springs, Fla. 32043.
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deidre greer
January 6, 2008
Dear Julie,
You and Chloe and Olivia are in my prayers everyday. You and the girls were blessed to have a husband and a father like Randy. I knew he was right for you from the first time I met him. And he equally blessed to have you. I know you all will miss him so much but nothing can take away the memories. Love Always, Deidre Greer (Milan,GA)
Jennifer Klim
November 19, 2007
Julie - We were so surprised and saddened to hear of Randy's passing. We are praying for you to get through the day one moment at a time. You are strong and we pray for peace for you, in Christ's name.
Becky Caile
November 16, 2007
Dear Julie, Chloe, and Olivia,
My heart is broken for you all after hearing of your husband & Daddy's sudden passing. I can't imagine what you must be going through. Though I don't know you all that well, it was always nice to see your family together at all of the school functions. I always thought what a sweet family you all were. I know you have a strong faith that will bring you peace and comfort in the times ahead. You will be in our prayers. If there is ever anything that I can do for you Julie, please let me know. I am just around the corner.
With our deepest sympathy,
Becky (& Allie) Caile & Family
John Richter
November 11, 2007
Julie & family,
I just found out about Randy passing. I always enjoyed talking with the "Dukester" and can't say how many times he made me laugh with his voice interpretations of other folks. I am so very sorry for your loss. I was so blessed to have know this fellow. I don't know what else to say. I know this doesn't help but I feel so lucky to have been able to know Randy. I know we all will miss him very much.
Hollis Black
November 5, 2007
To the Duke family. I worked with Randy in Jacksonville in both the
round Bldg and the Liberty Park Office as a Dispatcher. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. I always thought a lot of Randy. I want to let you know that you will be in my Prayers.
Ret train dispatcher Hollis Black
Debbie Metzig
October 31, 2007
Dear Julie, Chloe & Olivia,
Our hearts were so saddened by the untimely death of your husband and Daddy. You have been prayed for daily. Chloe it was so good to see you Sunday evening...it blessed my heart to see your smiling face even in your grief. Julie & Olivia we look forward to seeing you.
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." II Cor. 5:8
Love in Christ,
Gene & Debbie Metzig
John & Becky Willis
October 30, 2007
Julie,Chloe, Olivia,
Our hearts were broken to hear the passing of Randy. Our prayers and love go out to you and pray God will wrap His loving arms around you during this time.
Joe and Debbie Hendricks
October 29, 2007
Dearest Family,
We are so sadden to hear of your loss. We were out of town and was unable to attend the service but want you to know that are thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in ways that only He can.
Cindy and Kenny Crews
October 28, 2007
Julie and girls, Our hearts are sadden at the loss of your husband, Randy. Cindy sings with you in the choir. I worked with Randy at CSX and had occasion to talk to him on the phone several times. I never had the chance to meet him personally but he was always the perfect gentlemen on the telephone. He will be missed very much by his CSX employees. If there is anything we can do please be sure to let us know.
Stacey & Scott Sirdevan
October 27, 2007
Julie, Chloe and Olivia,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. We pray that God will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. We're here for you if you need anything. God Bless.
Love,
Yvonne Collier
October 27, 2007
Julie, Chloe and Olivia,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you at ANY time!
Love Tim, Yvonne and Zachary Collier
Kathy , Wayne and Kathryne Allen
October 27, 2007
Julie and Girls,
All our prayers are with you all at this time. Girls I know how much you will miss your daddy since I too grew up with out one . Mine was taken by our lovely God. Rest at peace knowing you will see him again . God reminds us of that . This is what has gotten me though all these years . The memories of him will help. You have a strong Mommy and you all know you can do all thing though Christ and he will give you strength .
We all have you in our prayers and know God has his loving arm around all three of you during this time.
If you need me please let me know.
Love in Christ,
Pam Nulty
October 27, 2007
Dear Julie and girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I know God will give you the strength and comfort you need.
Mary Jo Davis
October 27, 2007
Dear Julie and girls,
I just got back from a trip up North and heard the very sad news about Randy. Words are hard to express my deepest sympathy to you and the girls. Rest in the Lord and let His peace fill you through this very difficult time. My prayers are with you and your precious daughters.
In His love,
Mary Jo
Steve, Denise, Spencer Brown
October 27, 2007
Julie, Chloe, & Olivia,
We are very sorry for the loss of Randy. You are in our prayers. Please let us know if we can help you in any way. We love you all!
Gloria & Paul Muenzmay
October 27, 2007
Julie, Chloe and Livy,
We're praying that God gives you the strenth you need, and we know He will, to get you through your loss. Just know that we are here to help in any way that we can.
Peggy Meadows
October 27, 2007
Thinking of you and your family during these times and praying for you.
Mary Sweet
October 27, 2007
Dear Julie....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's strength give you His peace and comfort for the days ahead. Isaiah 41:10
Lea Ellenburg
October 27, 2007
Julie and girls,
Words are not enough to express our sorrow for your family at this time in your lives, so we give you our prayers of comfort, and the courage to face each new morning with renewed strength.
Surrounded by God's Love
John & Lea Ellenburg
Orange Park
Lois Simpkins and Family
October 26, 2007
Julie and family,
I am just returning from out of town and heard about Randy. Howard and I are so sorry for your loss and pray that you find comfort in the Lord. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call me.
Ray & Betty Larcombe
October 26, 2007
Julie & Girls,
May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this time of sadness.
Brenda Hancock
October 25, 2007
Julie - Tim and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember those good ribs Randy made when we had a social at your house for that ensemble you guys were all in. You and your family will be in our prayers. Tim & Brenda Hancock
Chub & Pat Craft
October 25, 2007
We have been out of town and just found out about your lose. Randy was a good friend and great dispatcher and will be missed. May God bless you and and the girls and know you all were his life
Duncan & Sandy Mc Donell
October 25, 2007
Julie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this difficult time. We will cherish found memories of good time in the neighborhood.
Joni Hancock
October 25, 2007
Julie,
Mike and I were so sorry to hear about Randy. We are praying for you and your girls. It has been so long since we have seen each other. I would love to see you again. Love, Joni & Mike Hancock
Gayle Cooper
October 24, 2007
The Dukes Family,
We are so sad to learn of your loss. We have you in our prayers.
Gayle & Bill Cooper, Tullahoma, TN
Daughter of Irene Dukes Jernigan
Lynn Shipley
October 24, 2007
My Dear friend ,God Bless You and Your family. You will be so missed . I think back at all the friday and saturday nights we all went to the movies and to eat .I will cherish those moments forever. Rest in Peace Randy , Rest in peace my friend. Love Lynn Shipley
Sharon Haskins
October 24, 2007
Julie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, please call me if you need anything.
Sharon Haskins
October 24, 2007
Julie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, please call me if you need anything.
Bernard (Hommey) Russell
October 24, 2007
Dukes family.
I did not know Randy, Personally but it was a pleasure working with him doing the years at CSX.
With Sympathy In Your Time of Bereavement.
Kelli, Hannah and Everett Mulford
October 24, 2007
Julie, Chloe, Olivia and family:
I am so sorry to hear about your husband, fathers passing. Find comfort in your friends and family at this very difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Bankert
October 23, 2007
Randy, you were a great man and a consummate professional - a pleasure to know and a vast resource of knowledge and experience. Whether it was your wife and two beautiful daughters or your fellow railroaders, you left a deep and lasting impact on everyone who knew you. You will be missed by all. My prayers are with your family during their time of sorrow.
Lynda Branch
October 23, 2007
Julie and Girls, I was saddened with this news of Randy's passing. He was a great man, and a loving husband and father. He will be missed by all who knew him. I'm sorry that I just learned of the news and couldn't be there with you in this time of sorrow!! All our love, Ben & Lynda Branch (Blankinchip)
Lloyd Nickell
October 23, 2007
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss
Wilbur @ Sharon Jones
October 23, 2007
To the Dukes Family
Randy was a special friend to us
we worked together in Tampa and Jacksonville we have many fond memories of him and he will be greatly missed. May God ease your pain of this terrible loss
Sincerely
Wilbur @ Sharon Jones
Charles Browning (CSX retired)
October 23, 2007
Randy was a friend to all who knew him. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
W. D. Mallard III
October 23, 2007
Randy, words cannot describe the ways that you will be missed. Thanks for everything you were to all of us. I will remember your easygoing nature as much as all the knowledge you shared with your colleagues. You made each day a better one.
-"Senor Pato"
Ed Mullinax, Sr.
October 23, 2007
May GOD provide you with his grace and comfort during this time. It was and honor to know Randy as a fellow working train dispatcher. He will be missed by all who knew him.
ginger robertson
October 22, 2007
Julie and girls, My heart is with you three as you go through this awful tragedy - but more than my heart, God's heart is there too and He will get you through, even though it seems like it will be a long time before this happens.
My dear Randy rest in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ and may you all rest in the arms of His blessed Mother, who is there at the times of our births and at the times of our deaths...
May the Lord be with you, (and also with us all)
I will always remember how happy you were the day you were married!
My best to you all. With lots of love and affection from one who also knows tragedy.
Ginger and Chesley
Ronnie (Slim) Blackwell
October 22, 2007
From the first day he starting working at High Springs we had an instant bond, He was working 3rd trick clerk/operator and I was 3rd trick South End Dispatcher. When he was promoted to train dispatcher and moved to Jacksonville we started playing golf together and did so until the birth of his first child, then he became a dedicated father. He talked of his girls often, he was a proud father.
His laughter, humor, and easy going attitude make him the most liked person I ever knew.......I will miss him.
TERRY T-BIRD HAMILTON
October 22, 2007
Julie,I have not met you, but I know your husband well. Randy was a great guy. We all grew up together. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss.To Gerald and Joyce and the boys you all are in our thoughts. May God Bless you all.
Terry & Annette Hamilton
Terry Sanz
October 22, 2007
Randy, you will be so missed. It was always so easy to copy from you. We enjoyed the laughter you brought, to brighten our day. Our Hearts and prayers are with your family
Don & Patsy Brooker
October 22, 2007
Julie & Girls - may peace find and keep you during this time.
Mr. Gerald, Miss Joyce, Terry, Gerry & Dean - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
October 22, 2007
Julie I am so very sad for you and the girls and all those grieving Randy's unexpected death. You were so there for me and all my kids last year when I was hospitalized and missed all that school--please,please let me be there for you and the girls. My love, My prayers, and My concern are there with you and will continue to be with you during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you.
Love,
Barbara Thames
Vernon Turner
October 22, 2007
To the Dukes Family....Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Randy was a fine young man who, no doubt, left a wonderful & lasting impression on many.
Vernon & Diane Turner
UCHS Football Coach 1973-78
John Starr
October 22, 2007
The Dukes Family,
He was truely a great man. My prayers are with you.
Gary & Beth Blunk
October 22, 2007
We are very sorry to here of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Pam Ledford
October 22, 2007
Dear Julie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Leah and Chloe have been friends for many years and she is so heartbroken for ya'll. Please know we are praying for you! May God comfort you, Kris, Pam, Lauren, Lindsey & Leah Ledford.
Sherry, Steve, and Kota Nix
October 22, 2007
Julie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have a lot of great memories of times spent with you and Randy. He was truly a good man. We love you.
Carl Long
October 22, 2007
Randy was the most rarest of things; A strong man with a gentle soul. He will be sorely missed. Waylon & John, meet my cousin Randy. Keep him company till the rest of us can join him.
Rick and Liz Williams
October 22, 2007
"I am certain that I will see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living, wait for the Lord; be courageous and let your heart be strong. Wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:13-14
We lift you up in prayer.
Bubba & Diane Hayes
October 22, 2007
Julie we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prays go out to you and your girls.
Jay & Whitney Millson
October 22, 2007
Randy was a good man that will be missed by all. Blessings to his girls.
Shane Gilmore
October 22, 2007
Thoughts and prayers to the family. "ICEMAN" you are and will always be missed.
ANGIE TURNER
October 22, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Tracy Griffin
October 22, 2007
Julie & family....my heart is saddened over the loss of Randy. May God bless you and keep you close during this time and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Jay and Pat Cannon
October 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Blom
October 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dukes family. May the memories bring you comfort.
THE DAVID BROWNING RAILROAD MUSEUM/PRPS
October 22, 2007
The DAVID BROWNING RAILROAD MUSEUM in Palatka, Florida is named for another good railroad man who was a native of Union County (1923-1994), Class of 1942 U-Co-Hi, WWII vet, U of F grad, Baptist deacon and county commissioner. Obviously he and Randy had much in common.
We offer prayers of condolence and sweet peace from our LORD.
Eddie Mullinax Jr
October 22, 2007
The Dukes Family,may the comfort of our Lord be with you at this time. Randy was a great friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
chris lee
October 21, 2007
to the family of randy dukes, i'm sorry to hear about the sudden lost of randy,he was a good man, hard worker, fun to be around & talk to, we met on the railroad 12 years, ago & had a good working relationship from then on, he was my bridge tender & also my aa & az dispatcher, randy will truly be missed, but we know that the lord called him home to a better place.
my thoughts & pryers are with you, may god continue to bless your family.
chris lee
csx- jax, signal inspector
Carolyn Barnett
October 21, 2007
Julie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Sincerely,
Carolyn and Ken Barnett
Mel Long
October 21, 2007
My beloved cousin and friend. Randy will be missed in abundance. He was a gifted, loving man in every respect - as a husband, father and family man as well as a friend to so many. He was exemplary in the way to live a life without judgement or hostility. He clearly showed that although you may move away from home, it does not have to diminish your family connection. I am sorry that his beautiful family did not have more time to spend with him. I think he might agree that there would never have been time enough. Love and prayers to the entire family from myself and Paul
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen
October 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as they go through this difficult time. You will be deeply missed by each and everyone of us. You were a great person to work with. The best of the best.
Vic Lewis
October 21, 2007
Sharp Knife,
You are truely the definition of a great man and also a great railroad man. I will miss our chats about Florida RR history and your famous southern drawl on the radio.
alan smith
October 21, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I worked with Randy on the railroad.
Aceves Family
October 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you Julie, girls, and family. May the Lord comfort and sustain you during this time.
Kenny Hulett
October 21, 2007
We will miss you dearly Randy as a very dear friend and brother.Miss Dukes our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your girls in your time of sorrow.Sincerely Kenny Hulett&Family Fitzgerald Ga.
Don & Barbara Hale
October 21, 2007
Barbara & I are saddend to hear of Randy's passing. I did not know Randy that well, but have always considered the Dukes to be family. Again, we are truly sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with Julie, his daughters, brothers, and Mr. & Mrs. Dukes.
Terry Starr
October 21, 2007
you will be truely miss by all, you were a good friend and taught me alot about our job. god bless your family, wife and daughters.
Penny Hixon
October 21, 2007
Julie,
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn with you in the untimely and shocking news of your loss.
Randy was a very special person and father. Please know that we are always here for you and the girls.
We love you,
Ms.Penny and the Wonderworks staff
Peggy O'Steen
October 21, 2007
Randy was a good man. Always professional in dealing with his work.
Kelly Griffis
October 21, 2007
I am saddened by the loss of my old friend. We go back a long way. Condolences to the Dukes family.
Catherine Filer
October 21, 2007
To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.We are sorry for your lost, but glad for Gods gain. Catherine Young Filer, and family.
danny hale
October 21, 2007
you will be truly missed by all. you were like a brother to me these last 20 years, starting in tampa. god be with julie and the girls.
Sollie Solomons IV
October 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Randy was a good man and will be missed. He was one of the few people that I truly respected on the railroad.
Kay Jordan
October 21, 2007
My love and prayers for comfort are with your family at this sad time. May the Lord bless you with only the peace and comfort that HE can bring. May your hearts be filled with loving memories.
Jerry Langley
October 21, 2007
I am truly saddened to hear of Randy's untimely passing. I recall when Randy first employed with CSX in High Springs. Please know that all the family will be in our daily thoughts & prayers during this time of bereavement. God will see you thru this ... Place your trust in him.
Janice Nichols Reaves Browning-Darden
October 21, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the family.
May our Lord grant you peace that passes understanding.
Prayerfully,
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