Curtis D. Dukes, age 91, of Midland, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. A visitation for family and friends of Curtis will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907. A service, remembering Curtis' life will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary.
Curtis was born in Colquitt, GA on September 29, 1931; the son of James Hardy Dukes and Jennie Rebecca Grant Dukes. Curtis retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years. During that time, Curtis met and married the love of his life, Margot Christel Berta Würdemann in Berlin, Germany, in 1952. They have been married for 71 years.
After he retired from the army, Curtis became a full-time volunteer minister with, and a member of, the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He served faithfully for more than 40 years. He strived to live a Christ-like life, living a life of service, and helping others at every opportunity. He was baptized on the same day with his wife on October 23, 1982.
He was an avid gardener and shared the fruit of his labor with many. Many family members were fortunate enough to have been taught how to drive by Curtis, through a calm and patient personality. He felt it an honor to be the “shuttle driver” for his children and grandchildren, ensuring safe travel to and from school. Curtis loved his family dearly and cherished being a husband, father, and grandfather.
Curtis is preceded in death by: his parents; four brothers, and one sister.
Survivors include: his wife, Margot; his daughter Margie Dukes; two sons, Michael (Denise) Dukes, Randolph (Sandra) Dukes; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, William Melvin (Iris) Dukes.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Dukes family at www.shcolumbus.com.
