Russell Keith Duke, age 91, of Manchester, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Russell was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Martha Naomi Waller Duke; his parents, Clyde Shofner Duke and Lois Almarie Stacey Greer; and his sister, Dorotha Gay Sullivan.
He is survived by his brother and sister, Carroll Dean Duke and Wanda Duke King (Clayton).
He is also survived by his children: Mark Duke (Susan), Keith Duke, Lori Moore (Geoff), and Karen Nabi (Ken).
His grandchildren include Elizabeth Duke, Jonathon Duke (Sarah), Christine Duke, Hannah Duke, Ethan Duke (Kate), Faith Duke, Andrew Duke, Stephen Duke, Emily Foster (Jackson), Christopher Moore, Josiah Nabi (McKinley), Aidan Nabi, Ellis Nabi, and Bennett Nabi.
His great-grandchildren include Shiloh Duke, Julia Duke, and Peter Nabi.
He also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, devoted caregivers, faithful neighbors, and cherished friends.
While our hearts grieve his absence, we rejoice knowing that he is now reunited with his Naomi, surrounded by the love of his Savior, and experiencing the eternal peace and joy he so faithfully anticipated throughout his life.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. at Gilley Hill Cemetery (3790 Gilley Hill Road) in Hollow Springs, Cannon County, near Bradyville, Tennessee.
The family will celebrate Russell’s life and legacy at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 5, with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries at www.NCM.org.
Russell was born on November 19, 1934, in Cannon County, Tennessee, and graduated from Hume-Fogg High School in Nashville. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He spent much of his career working as an engineer with Sverdrup Technology at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.
Russell and Naomi raised their family in Manchester, Tennessee, in their home on Keylon Street where they lovingly lived together for over 60 years. A man of deep and unwavering faith, Russell attended Chapman’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Pelham, Tennessee, where he taught Sunday School for many years and quietly impacted countless lives through his love for God, his family, and his gentle servant’s heart.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Duke family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
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