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Tony
October 14, 2024
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Mr. Duke Fakir. Mr. Duke Fakir was a singer best known as the last surviving founder of legendary Motown group the Four Tops. Mr. Duke Fakir was a singer of the 1950s and `60s with songs as "Hits soon followed, with "I Can´t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" going to No. 1 in June 1965, followed by another No. 1 hit, "Reach Out I´ll Be There," a year later. He was a very great tenor singer with an amazing voice. He was greatly admired by his fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Duke Fakir. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever.
Sarah Williams
August 8, 2024
Rest in Paradise and thanks for the songs and the memories
RB
July 28, 2024
Such an amazing legacy to be a part of, such great music for so many years. Sincere condolences to the Fakir family. May be God be with you all in your time of loss.
C A Webb
July 27, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear about the passing of Duke Fakir, The Four Tops is one of my favorite singing groups. I pray that his family can gain comfort from all of the deepest condolences given to them and please accept my deepest and sincere condolences. May your hearts remember in due time that God will wipe away your sad tears and remove the mourning and pain but most of all remove death forever and make it a thing of the past.
Darryl Franks
July 24, 2024
Just ask the lonely.
Darryl Franks
RH
July 24, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family in your loss. May the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you during this time.
Elizabeth Bell
July 23, 2024
RIP Duke
Gina L. Albert
July 23, 2024
This is extremely heartbreaking. I was very shocked,stunned and saddened upon learning of the the news that Mr. Abdul (Duke) Fakir, the last surviving and founding member of the legendary Motown group the Four Tops, passed away on July 22,2024.Mr. Duke was one talented singer,entertainer, and performer who kept the group going for over seven decades.Duke was a man who displayed harmony,classiness, creativity,and artistry. You are reunited with your groupmates Lawrence Payton (1997) Renaldo (Obie) Benson (2005) and Levi Stubbs(2008), Aretha Franklin(2018) Mary Wilson(2021) and all the other Motown legends who have passed. You guys were awesome in prime and heyday with your style of dress.I send my condolonces to the Fakir family, Mr Smokey Robinson, Mr. Otis Williams , Mr Berry Gordy, Ms Martha Reeves and fans around the world. i have all of the Four Tops around my house in my collection. Thank you guys for the music you created over the years. R.I.P Duke Gina L. Albert Altadena ,Ca
Mr. Jr.
July 23, 2024
My condolences. Very good music group.
Lloyd "Sir Lloyd" Huskey
July 23, 2024
I worked as a radio announcer for almost 40 years! My all time favorite group was and is the Four Tops!
The group recorded hits after hits and most of them are my favorites! I send my very sincere and heartfelt condolences to all family members and the millions of fans
Legacy Remembers
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July 23, 2024
Duke Fakir Obituary
Duke Fakir was a singer best known as the last surviving founder of legendary Motown group the Four Tops. We invite you to share condolences for Duke Fakir in our Guest Book. Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.(Photo: Monica... Read Duke Fakir's Obituary
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