Obituary for Eldon Swan Duke Eldon Swan Duke, of Oxford, GA passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Piedmont Rockdale, at the age of 85. He was born in Victory, GA to the late David B. and Mae (Maxwell) Duke. Eldon was a devoted husband, dad, and Papa. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. His hobbies included gardening and traveling. He loved dogs. Eldon is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Diane Duke of Oxford; children, Lisa and Tom Weickardt of Milwaukee, WI, Kim and Robert Voegeli of Buford, GA; grandchildren, Alex Weickardt of Tempe, AZ, Dillon and Ashley Voegeli of Woodstock, GA, and Bailey Voegeli, of Buford, GA. A memorial service for Eldon will be held at Gum Creek Presbyterian Church, 2700 Gum Creek Road, Oxford, GA 30054 on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Preacher Ron Officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 4th, 2018 in the fellowship hall at the church from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS Atlanta, 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Eldon Swan Duke please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation OCT 4. 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM Gum Creek Presbyterian Church 2700 Gum Creek Road Oxford, GA, US, 30054 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Eldon’s Visitation begins. Celebration Of Life OCT 4. 02:00 PM Gum Creek Presbyterian Church 2700 Gum Creek Road Oxford, GA, US, 30054 Order Flowers for the Celebration Of Life Guaranteed delivery before Eldon’s Celebration Of Life begins.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eldon Swan Duke April 21 1933 September 28 2018.
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Death notice for the town of: Covington, state: Georgia