Dukes, Robert

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Robert “Bobby” Lee Dukes, 79, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 2023, at his residence.  

Bobby was born March 30, 1944, in Walterboro; he was a son to the late Preston Brooks Dukes and the late Athelee Kinard Dukes.

Bobby had a passion for hunting and fishing and loved his farm greatly.  You could often find him riding his tractor; which was a favorite of his on the farm. Bobby dearly loved his dogs; Daisy, Susie, and Pixie.     

Bobby is survived by: his wife of fifty-six years, Sylvia Dukes; sons, Robert Scott Dukes and David Lee Dukes(Donrie); daughters, Michelle Lee Stewart (Chris) and Sheri L. Petain; grandchildren, David Dukes, Jr., Jacob Dale, Kaylee Smith, Heather Phillips, Taylor Christner, Nicholas Petain, Matthew Dukes and Harlee Dukes.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Fern Carr (John); who both were wonderful helpers during his illness. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Preston B. Dukes, Jr., and sister, Martha Stanley. 

A memorial service was held 11 o’clock, Monday morning, June 26, 2023, at The Brice W. Herndon & Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro.

The family received friends following the service. 

Arrangement by: The Brice W. Herndon And Sons Funeral Homes And Crematory, Walterboro Chapel, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro. Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.