Garry Eugene Duke

Garry Eugene Duke, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  He was born on December 7, 1956, in Beech Grove to the late Eugene Edward and Ruby Jewel (Barbee) Duke.  He married the love of his life, Janet (Smith) Duke, on June 12, 1982, and they spent their honeymoon camping in Brown County and North Carolina; the first of many camping trips in their 40 years of marriage.

Garry graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1975 and worked for Kroger in their centralized baking facility for thirty years prior to his disability.  He and his wife, Jan, were members of Trinity Fellowship Church of God and he was a member of The Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International Union (BCTGM).  

Garry and Jan loved to spend time together traveling, camping, fishing, bicycling, taking long drives, spending time with family and exploring state parks.  Their last vacation was to Montana by train.  They loved going to the family cabin in Tennessee which was on 40 acres.  He will truly be missed.

Survivors include his loving wife, Janet Duke; son, Ryan Duke; brother, Anthony (Rita) Duke; and granddaughter, Tashianna Duke.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sherry Duke Spencer. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services, 1458 S. Meridian St., with a service celebrating his life at 4 p.m. with Pastor Darnell Benson officiating. 

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