Clyde Alton Duke

Clyde Alton Duke of Clifton, Texas, formerly of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2024 at his residence at the age of 91 years. He was born on September 10, 1932, in Midlothian, Texas, to Vernon Duke and Pauline Curry Duke.

Clyde was a retired veteran, serving in the Army and receiving a Purple Heart while serving his country in the Korean War. He worked many years on the assembly line before retiring from General Motors in 1987.

Clyde was known to be very competitive in actions and somewhat of a sore loser but all in all, he loved a good laugh and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing, playing poker, playing pool, and dancing. Times with friends and family were a joy to Clyde and his annual Memorial Day fish fry was an event he looked forward to every year.

Clyde is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Pauline Duke; and sister, Mary Tarwater. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Duke; daughters, Vicki Stevenson and husband Ken, Terri Matney and husband Danny, Dena Westfall and husband Glen, and Tammi Reason; stepdaughters, Kem Miller and husband Bruce, and Marlene Tamplin; brothers, Wayford Merrell "Nicky" Duke, and Roy "Dubby" Duke and wife Barbara; and numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Lucas Funerals and Cremations, 518 SW Johnson Avenue, Burleson, Texas 76028. Visitation will be prior to the funeral service at 12:00 PM at the same location. Online condolences can be made at https://www.lucasandblessingfh.com/