Mell Leroy Dukes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mell Leroy Dukes (Temple, Texas), born in Salters, South Carolina, who passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mell Leroy Dukes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elvira McCollugh Dukes and Henry Eugene Dukes; his grandmother Girline Jackson; and his brother Fremon Dukes. He is survived by: his wife Vera L. Russell-Dukes of Harker Heights, Texas; his children, Angela Dukes of Dallas, Je'Neiya Russell-Dukes of Harker Heights, Titus Smith (Nita) of Austin and Gregory Dukes of Mexia, Texas; and his sisters, Remona Wiggins of Orlando, Doris Dukes-Smith of Lane and Elnora Dukes of Fort Valley, Georgia.. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins.