Donald J. Duke's Obituary
Donald Joe Duke passed away peacefully on November 29th, 2018 surrounded by his family. Don was born on December 27th, 1937 in Tulsa, OK to Leota and Stanford Duke.Don graduated in 1956 from Central High School. Don met the love of his life, Shirley Chrisco, at Cottons Drive In in 1957 and they were married on May 9th, 1959 in Sallisaw, OK.Don had a long and successful career with Facet International and retired from there with 39 years of service. Don had a passion for anything with wheels. His love for nice cars and Hot Rods brought him to his “other love”…..his 1969 SS 396 Chevelle that he ordered brand new and still owns today!Don leaves behind his devoted wife Shirley, his Daughter Kristi Reynolds and husband Bear, 4 Grandchildren, Gregory Duke and wife Jamie, Bryan Reynolds and wife Jayme, Kendy Boydston and husband Brye, and Alyssa Gentry along with 3 Great Grandchildren Hannah, Carson and Lily, his sister Jackie Leavitt and husband Alan, and beloved family and friends.Don was preceded in death by his parents Leota and Stanford Duke, his brother Carl Duke and his son Greg Duke.The Visitation will be held Monday, December 3rd from 4:00 to 8:00pm and Services will be held Tuesday, December 4th at 3:00pm, both at Floral Haven Funeral Home located at 6500 S 129th E Ave.FOR THOSE WHO OWN A CLASSIC CAR OR HOT ROD, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT YOU DRIVE THEM TO THE SERVICE ON TUESDAY IN HONOR OF DON.
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