Mr. Ernest Joseph Duke, Sr.
December 7, 1942 - May 17, 2016
Mr. Ernest Duke, Sr., age 73, of Hiram passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Ernest was born on December 7, 1942, in Dallas, GA, to loving parents the late Mr. Veto Duke and Mrs. Mae Dillard Duke. Ernest worked at Johnny’s Barbeque as a cook for many years. A Christian, he was of the Church of God denomination and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ernest is survived by his son, Mr. Joe Duke, Jr.; two daughters, Ms. Kathy Duke and Ms. Sheila Duke; sister, Mrs. Shirley Lester; brother, Wesley Duke and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mr. Ernest Duke will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Bishop Keith Graham officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 19 from 4:00 until 9:00 PM. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Ernest Duke, Sr.
Mr. Ernest Duke, Sr., age 73, of Hiram passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Ernest was born on December 7, 1942, in Dallas, GA, to loving parents the late Mr. Veto Duke and Mrs. Mae Dillard Duke. Ernest worked at Johnny’s... View Obituary & Service Information