James Thomas Duke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Thomas Duke, age 78, of Trussville, died Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Lewis Bernard and Ellawes Elliott Duke. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Duke, Jr., and his sister, Barbara Sue Hutcheson. Mr. Duke is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet Duke, his children, Joel Duke (Nan), Emily Jones (Micheal), and Lara Morris; grandchildren Sarah, Daniel, Hannah, and Micah Jones, Jake, Elly, and Anna Morris, and Joshua Duke; sister, Beverly Lawrence (Clif), and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Duke was a faithful member and participant in the ministries of First Baptist Church of Trussville for 45 years. He retired from a career that began in mortgage banking and concluded in real estate in the Birmingham area. As a kidney transplant recipient of 14 years, he was an ardent supporter of organ donation and actively involved in educating others about organ donation and encouraging friends facing transplant. Services will be held at First Baptist Church Trussville at 2pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 with visitation preceding from 1-2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alabama Kidney Foundation, Legacy of Hope Organ Donation, or First Baptist Church Trussville Mission fund.

James Thomas Duke

August 16, 1943 - February 17, 2022