George Lee

Dukes

George Lee Dukes, born on February 19, 1949, in Mississippi, to the late Robert Lee and Grenada Dukes passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 3, 2026, at the age of 77, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Meridian, MS.

George was a hardworking man who spent his early years contributing to the shipyard industry in Pascagoula, MS. Later in life, he dedicated his efforts to the logging industry in Lawrence, MS. He received his early education at N.H. Pilate High School in Newton and was a devoted member of Union Chapel Methodist Church from a young age.

In 1968, George married Linda Evans, and together they had two daughters: Sherry Denise Dukes and Sonji Dukes. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Sherry. Later, George found love again and married Janice Smith, with whom he had a son, George Anthony Dukes.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Dukes, his mother, Grenada Dukes, his daughter, Sherry Denise Dukes, as well as one brother and one sister.

George leaves behind cherished memories with his surviving family: his daughter Sonji Ooten of Lawrence, and his son George Anthony Dukes of Newton. He is also survived by seven sisters: Willie Ruth Ashford (James), Helen Evans, Lutricia Gardener, Gail Dukes, Joyce Johnson (Charles), Ereda Dukes, and Chelseh Dukes (Bruce), all of Lawrence. His legacy continues through his three brothers: Robert James Dukes (Mary) of Lawrence, Patrick Dukes (Janice) of Lake, and Windell Dukes (Claudette) of Rose Hill.

George was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren and a great-grandfather to fifteen great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will forever hold him close in their hearts.

George Lee Dukes will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved him.