William "Buddy" Duke's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Kingsport, Tennessee

William "Buddy" Duke

August 18, 1950 - April 18, 2025 (74 years old)

Kingsport, Tennessee

William "Buddy" Duke's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Kingsport, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery

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William "Buddy" Duke

August 18, 1950 - April 18, 2025 (74 years old)

Kingsport, Tennessee

William Duke Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Duke of Kingsport, Tennessee, who passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Harvey Duke and Bonnie Mable Flynn Duke; his wife Wanda Holden; and his siblings, Cora Lee Cody, Paulene Kimberlin, Phyllis Miller, Brenda Myers, Mary Stallard and Doug Duke.

He is survived by: his grandson Andy Griffith; his daughters, Kristie Johnson (Anthony) and Brandy Duke; his grandchildren, Nikkie Johnson, Sgt. Steven Johnson, Bentley Olterman and Carly Olterman; his siblings, Michael "Cotton" Duke and Annette Barrett (Wayne); his niece Laura "Lou Lou" Williams; and his close friend Charlie.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery



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Thu

Apr 24

Visitation

Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home
800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

Thu

Apr 24

Celebration of life

Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home
800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

Fri

Apr 25

Funeral service

Oak Hill Memorial Park

Fri

Apr 25

Graveside service

Oak Hill Memorial Park

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