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Stephen Wesley Duke
1949 - 2022
Stephen Wesley Duke
1949 - 2022
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Stephen Duke Obituary
Stephen Duke, age 73 of Murfreesboro died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee and raised in Woodbury, he was a son of the late Orville Wesley Duke and Kathleen Smith Duke. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Bradley.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Linda Duke; his children, Brian Duke and Kyle Duke and his wife Deanna, all of Murfreesboro, Adam Duke and wife Ginger of Rockvale, Julie Dance and husband John of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Patrick Hale and wife Danielle of Christiana, TN; sisters, Susan Potts and husband John of Smyrna, Liz Krueger and husband TC of Nashville; and Treva Travis and husband Nolan of Woodbury; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Stephen was a graduate of MTSU where he was a founding member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and later the Army National Guard.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 10:00am until the time of funeral services beginning at 11:00am at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in Ivy Bluff Methodist Church Cemetery in Cannon County with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
An online guestbook is available for the Duke family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
17 Entries
Gail De Boni
December 2, 2022
My husband, Enrique and I lived just around the corner from Steve and Linda and wished we had spent more time with them. We did have a little gathering in our home for a some piano music from Enrique, funny stories and just good visiting. We learned Steve loved music and dogs..that was good enough for us. Meadow Lane won't be the same without you but we'll see you again. We were happy to have spent even a little time with you. Rest peacefully sir.
LTC, Army (Ret) Mike Parks
November 30, 2022
Linda, Deb and I are so sorry for your loss. And I appreciate Stephen's professional military service to his country.
Terri Michaels
November 30, 2022
Linda,
I am so Sorry to hear of your loss, I will be thinking about you and your family doing this time,
your friend Terri
October 17th, 1992
Patrick Hale
November 29, 2022
October 17th, 1992 my mom married a man named Steve Duke. Steve had three sons Brian, Kyle, and Adam. On that day, we became a blended family of seven. We didn’t know how a blended family worked, who really does, but we all figured it out.
I’ll never forget a brief conversation Steve and I had early in their marriage. He told me “When it comes to discipline, I’m not your dad and I won’t act like it. I will however, support your mom in any disciple decision she makes.” Looking back, those were wise words that he never veered away from.
I remember the hundreds of boring drives we made while listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. It seemed like it was Dave this and Dave said that, ALL THE TIME! As a result, years later, Danielle and I would meet Dave in the lobby of his studio before we went on the radio to do our scream, thanks to Steve.
I learned more about becoming a man from Steve’s actions than his words. Steve would listen to everyone’s problems and give sensible advice. Sometimes whether we wanted it or not. He NEVER made my sister or myself, feel like we were just his “step children”. He would never let us leave without saying I love you. He loved his grandsons and granddaughters so much and they loved their PaDuke. He loved his Tennessee Volunteers and he finally got to see them have a winning season and beat Alabama. Just like most veterans, he loved his country.
Most importantly, he loved my mom. He loved my mom and we could all see it. She loved him and it was undeniable.
We hate that Steve is no longer here, but we have comfort in knowing who he placed his faith in. Regardless, we miss him deeply.
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Mike & Neil Venable
November 29, 2022
Steve was always a joy to be around!
Bill Bryson
November 29, 2022
I am sad to learn of Steve's passing. He wasn't able to attend our last class reunion due to his illness. I always looked forward to this event; for one reason I would usually see Steve there. He and I played football together and I always enjoyed his pleasant disposition.
Bill Bryson
Beloved brother
Liz
November 28, 2022
Bob and Susan Yost
November 28, 2022
Our great neighbor will be missed very much in so many ways. He was always there to chat with you, and he was our neighbor hood watch man. We already miss looking out and seeing him sitting on porch or garage, or giving him a toot as we drove by. We will meet up soon.
Arlene Armstrong Carmouche
November 27, 2022
So fortunate to have know him.
Kathy Cooper
November 27, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss and praying for the family to have strength and comfort.
Melanie Banks
November 26, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jimmy Randall Tucker
November 26, 2022
Remember Stephen back at Woodland Grammer School, and then on through high school. The group was Mike Lusk, Roy Gann, Randall Tucker, and Steve.
He will be missed.
Jimmy Randall Tucker
Woodbury H. S. Class of 1967
Now living in Miamisburg, Ohio
Sonya Tate
November 26, 2022
I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. My deepest condolences to all . I’ll be praying for everyone
Andy Bryson
November 26, 2022
Steve was a great classmate all through high school and graduate of Woodbury Central High School in 1967. Raised in the Ivy Bluff community where a county road is named after his dad, Orville Duke, Steve attended grammar school at Woodland Elementary where a great group of classmates also attended. So sorry to hear of his passing and condolences to his family. R.I.P. Steve
Glenda Harris Davenport
November 25, 2022
A book in his memory will be placed in Adam's Memoral library in Woodbury from the class of 1967 Woodbury Central High school. He will be greatly missed.
Glenda Harris Davenport
Class of 1967 Woodbury
Central High school
Susan Potts
November 25, 2022
I will miss you for the rest of my life, but I will see you again. My dearest big brother
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