DRAKESBORO – Robert Randall Dukes, 88, of Drakesboro, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his home. Born February 23, 1932, in Bevier. He was a die hard fan of Kentucky basketball. He loved to be outside and enjoyed caring for his yard. He was an avid reader of current events. He taught history for 29 years at Drakesboro High School, and was also Muhlenberg County Deputy Jailer for 20 years. He was a member of Drakesboro First Baptist Church and a lifetime member of VFW and Shriners. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the USS Quincy during the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Dukes; father George Dukes; mother Virginia Highers Dukes; eight brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Moore Dukes; daughters Freida (Michael) Gaffney of Willowbrook, Ill. and Tina (Joe) Whitworth of Drakesboro; sons Michael (Brooksie) Dukes of Greenville and Richard Dukes of Drakesboro; grandchildren Shannon, Jonathan, Patrick, Tyler, Courtney, and Dalton; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Jimmy (Delores) Dukes and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home, with Rev. Tom Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday after 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Capacity will be limited to comply with current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
