Gary James Duke

Gary James Duke, 78, of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, January 30th, 2026. He was born, August 3rd, 1947, in Norman, Arkansas to the late Arley Matthew and Ethia Evelyn (Cogburn) Duke. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister Janie (Charles) White.

Gary is survived by his wife of 59 years Evonne (Pearson) Duke, their children Arlon (Ginger) Duke, Anton (Kristin) Duke and Angela Duke Martin, grandchildren Mackenzie (Chris), Ashton, Blaklee, Emily (Daniel) Ashley, Katie, Caroline and Joshua, great granddaughter Zadie Mae, nieces and nephews, Susan (John) McGee, Paul (Angela) White and Mark (Julie) White.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 5th, 2026, 10am -12 pm at Mount Gilead Baptist Church Norman, Arkansas, service at 12pm with Bro. Jeremy Graves officiating. Burial will be at Mount Gilead Cemetery. There will be a memorial service in Collierville, Tennessee at a later date.

Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home.