Richard Spence Duke

Richard Duke, born on May 22, 1949, passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 75, in Plano. He leaves behind a legacy filled with love, generosity, and numerous accomplishments both personally and professionally.
Richard was a cherished husband to Judith Rindflish Duke, a devoted father to Tristan A. Duke and his wife Karen L. Duke, and Lindsey E. Duke and her wife Debbie Fontana. He was also a proud grandfather to Tristan A. Duke II. His extended family includes his mother-in-law Mary Scheid and her husband Fred Knauer, sisters-in-law Kathy Rindflish Rogers, LaDonna Rindflish, and Donna Scheid, along with nieces Kayla Rindflish Cox and her husband Pete Cox, and Mikelle Rindflish and her husband Matt Borowick. Richard was preceded in death by his mother Glenda Spence Duke, father Dean Duke, and brother-in-law Mikel Rindflish.
Richard attended Southern Methodist University, which laid the foundation for his successful career as a Vice President of Healthcare in the IT industry. His professional achievements were only surpassed by his personal passions. Richard was an avid golfer, hunter, and wine enthusiast, who also cherished traveling. Above all, his greatest joy was the time spent with his family and friends.
A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held on September 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Eastgate Funeral Home, located at 12973 LBJ Freeway, Garland, Texas 75041. The family welcomes friends and loved ones to join them in remembering a truly remarkable individual.