Russell “ Russ” Duke, 62, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. Born on December 26, 1958 in Red Bank, New Jersey, he was the son of Warren and Norma Garcia Duke.
Russ worked for 37 years as an Operations Supervisor for Brunswick Zone in Hazlet, New Jersey. More recently, he was a cross-country delivery driver with his wife, Connie. This opportunity to travel the country coast-to-coast together, was one both Russ and Connie treasured. Russ was a quiet man with a razor sharp wit and loved by all who knew him well. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed woodworking, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Connie Wilson Duke of Russell Springs, KY
Father: Warren Duke of Holmdel, New Jersey
1 sister: Janet Hudson of Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey
2 daughters: Jessica Grzeskowiak of Union Beach New Jersey; Stephanie (Josh) Hensley of Davenport, Florida
1 step-daughter: Ellie Anne (Bobby) Flanagan of Russell Springs, KY
7 grandchildren: Kaley Grzeskowiak, Emma Hensley, Harper Hensley, Noah Flanagan, Julien Flanagan, Remy Flanagan, and Emalynn Flanagan
Funeral Service: Friday, August 6, 2021 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Caleb Shirley officiating
Burial: Salem Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pmCT and after 8:00amCT on Friday
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
