November 27, 2022
Mr. William Hoyt Duke age 73 of Smithville passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at St. Thomas West in Nashville.
Mr. Duke was born on May 27, 1949 in DeKalb county to his parents, the late William Odell & Martha Oleda Duke. His sister, Linda Kay Duke, paternal grandparents, Homer & Beulah Duke and maternal grandparents, Clarence & Louella Trapp also preceded him in death. He worked in housekeeping at DeKalb Hospital for over 20 years.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Bill Robertson and Bro. Vincent Baker will officiate with burial following in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, from 1pm to 8pm and Tuesday from 10am until the service time at 1pm.
Survivors include his brother, Nelson (Vicky) Duke, nieces & nephews, Becky (Brandon) Miller, Dana (Eric) Barber, Ethan (Autumn) Duke, Paige Barber, Kelsie Barber, Jaden Barber, & Summer Duke all of Smithville. Uncle, Boyd (Linda) Trapp of Smithville and aunt, Judy Johnson of Liberty. A host of family and friends also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.