Harry Leon Duke

Harry spent the majority of his career in the United States Army. He dedicated that time helping to protect and serve his country. Harry and his family got to see many different places on the globe. From traveling to Germany twice, to living in different states such as New Jersey, New York, Kentucky, and even South Korea. The memories of such places and stories shared among family will continue to live on. He spent the remainder of his career at Vulcan Materials Company where his dry sense of humor endeared him to his colleagues.

Harry was at times a private and quiet man, however, his actions to help others speak for him as he was always there to offer a helping hand to those around him. From fixing his daughter’s squeaky front door, to helping his family and strangers, he could always be depended on.

Harry was a sports fan of football. He would watch not only the Alabama football team, but any team and game from past sports events, to present. It is however hinted that he was a true Alabama Fan by watching Alabama the most.

Mr. Duke is preceded in death by his parents, father Precious Hill Duke and mother Maeolia Duke, and his brother Walter Duke Sr.

He is survived by his daughter Priscilla Duke, his brothers and sisters Dwight Duke, Dorothy Kelly, Robert Duke Sr., Larry Duke Sr., Deborah Thomas, Whitt Duke, Jerome Duke, Alfreda Duke, Douglas Duke, and Reginald Duke.

A visitation for Harry will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors, 2116 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233. Following Visitation, a funeral service will occur Friday, March 3, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2116 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233. A committal will occur Friday, March 3, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115.

There will be a Repass at the American Village ( in the Rotunda ) located at 3727 Hwy 119 Montevallo, Alabama 35115 from 3:00PM - 5:00PM following the Committal Service at Alabama National Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridouts.com for the Duke family.