William Jeptha Duke's Obituary
William Jeptha Duke, 97 of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023.
William was born on December 27, 1925 in Winter Haven, Florida to Annie Mae and Jeptha Ivey Duke.
He served in the Army Air Corp during the Occupation of Japan and the Air National Guard during the Korean War.
William and Marjorie Greene were married in 1954 and had 3 children, William, Curtis and Celia.
God, family and friends meant more to William than anything else. William was passionate helping others with their automotive needs at Duke’s Repair Shop in Palm Valley and then later in Hialeah Gardens.
William is survived by brothers Joseph, Daniel, Terrell, Gerald; children William, Curtis, and Celia (Duke) Speer; grandchildren Aaron, Adam, Stacy (Duke) Fitzpatrick, Justin Wade and 11 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by siblings Beatrice, Carl, Lois, Helen and Lyman.
Viewing at 10:30am with Celebration of Life following on Friday September 22, 2023 at Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapel 11220 N Kendall Dr, Miami Florida 33176 (305)279-6644.
Graveside service 2pm at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery
Lot 765 Section B Space 2
6200 SW 77th Ave, Miami, Florida 33143
Please send flowers and cards to Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapel.
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