James Roy Duke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Roy Duke of Reidsville, North Carolina, who passed away on August 17, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Roy Duke to pay them a last tribute.
Though James Roy has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Nathan Duke and Lalalea Stewart Duke. He is survived by: his sister Emily Boing; his niece Allyson Boing Bass (Eric); his great-nieces, Savannah and Quinn Bass; and his brother-in-law Karl Boing.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ancora Compassionate Care, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375; Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Dept., 175 Williamsburg Road, Reidsville, NC 27320; Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 571021, Winston Salem, NC 27157.
