Pembroke-Mr. Richard A. Dukes age 71 passed away Thursday December 27, 2012 at his home. Mr. Dukes a longtime resident of Pembroke was retired from Bryan County as a road maintenance supervisor and as a long-haul truck driver. He loved fishing and watching TV. He was predeceased by his parents Denver and Ruth Canigan Dukes.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years Alma Ruth Mallard Dukes, sons Shane Dukes, Johnny Cleland, and Gaston Vance, daughters Sandra Barrhart, Lisa Branahn, Pam Taylor, and Teresa Ehrman; brother Dewayne Dukes, sisters Betty Hollingworth, and Jannie Wade; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Dukes will be private.