Johnny Dale Duke

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny Duke, a beloved resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He was born on February 13, 1950, in Puxico, Missouri, to the late Ertle and Roana (White) Duke. Johnny departed this life on October 19, 2024, at the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 6 days.

Johnny lived in Southeast Missouri his whole life, where he worked in shipping at Tyson's until his well-deserved retirement.

He is survived by his daughter, Monica Duke, of Bloomfield, Missouri, and his two grandchildren, Veronica Simpson of Fairdealing, Missouri, and Jonathan Simpson of Bloomfield, Missouri. Johnny's loving spirit and kind heart will be missed by all who knew him.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, beginning at 11 A.M. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. 

The funeral service will follow at 1 P.M. on the same day at the funeral home, with burial to take place at the Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri.

. Arrangements are being handled by Watkins and Sons Funeral Service.