Joseph Duke

Joseph Earle Duke, 62 died at home in Gosport on December 22, 2025. He was born November 30, 1963, in Pensacola, FL to Rufus Donald Duke and Rachel Williamson Duke.

He was predeceased by his father, Donald Duke, uncles, Richard Duke and Marion Duke. He is survived by his mother; daughters, Brandi (Tony) Stacey and Brittany (Brandon) Garrick; granddaughters, Hailey (Josh) Helms and Alyssa Crutchfield; grandsons, Reece Garrick and Lucas Stacey; aunts, Dean Owens and Kay (Adrian) Boutwell; uncles, Dwight (Lorraine) Duke and Frank Duke; and other extended family and friends.

Joe was of the Methodist Faith and was a maintenance mechanic for Monsanto Chemical Company until his health forced him into early retirement. After retiring, he returned to Gosport to live where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, growing roses and all activities outside.

The family will forever be grateful for the loving care given by Joe Morris and Dorothy Savage Morris and his loved ones. Their care enabled Joe to remain home.

Graveside services will be at 1 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Gosport Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Gaillard officiating and Lathan Funeral Home will directing.