Merrill Duke Obituary
Merrill was born on December 6, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Lloyd Eugene and Daisey Juanita (Rhude) Duke. Merrill served in the United States Army during Vietnam War. He enjoyed making wooden crafts with his hands, especially windmills and working in the garage and trinkets.
Merrill is survived by his two children, Marty Yost of Quincy, IN and Steven Duke of Plainfield, IN; three grandchildren, Timothy, Jordan, and Austin; two great grandchildren, Aiden and Allison; and his girlfriend, Gale Raynor; and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO.
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