Saturday, February 7, 2009

Lloyd James Dukes

Lloyd James Dukes, 60, of Talihina, OK passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009 in Whitesboro, OK. Lloyd was born in Talihina, OK on April 25, 1948 to Lloyd Q. & Dortha D. (Mings) Dukes. He was employed by the Choctaw Nation Indian Hospital for 23 years as a Bio Medical Technician. Lloyd loved hunting, fishing, OU Football, & telling jokes. Lloyd’s parents preceded him in death. Lloyd is survived by 3 daughters, Tammy Melton of Jacksonville, FL, April Dukes of Houston, TX, & Elizabeth Dukes of Whitesboro, OK; a son. Bubba Dukes of Whitesboro, OK; a sister, Pam Dorsey of Ada, OK; 2 grandchildren, Tad Melton & Tara Melton; niece & her husband, Echo & Eric Constable of Ada, OK; nephew & his wife, Harley & Michelle Johnson of Whitesboro, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Lloyd were held at 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Whitesboro School Auditorium with the Reverend Alvin Branscum officiating. Interment followed the services at Whitesboro Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Artis Potts, Jess Attaberry, Herve’ Lucier, Harley Johnson, Danny Frazier, & Duane Elrod. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Humphreys, Allen Dukes, Jack Vadnis, & Phillip Humphreys.

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