John Rufus Duke Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Rufus Duke Jr. of Brandon, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on July 17, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Rufus Duke Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen Phillips Duke of Newton, Mississippi. and John R. Duke, Sr.; and his sister Betty Duke Vance (James). He is survived by: his wife Jan Wagner Duke; his daughters, Paige Duke Tirone (Joseph), Tonya Duke Rivers and Ginger Duke McKenzie (Danny); his grandchildren, Nick Tirone (Elizabeth), William Tirone, John Tirone (Eden), Ashley Rivers, Amber Rivers, Baker McKenzie and Sidney McKenzie; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn Tirone and Mason Tirone; and his brother Mike Duke.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Ott & Lee Funeral Homes- Brandon (1360 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Now4Next at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon.
