July the 6th 2016 at age 75.
Survived by his wife Virginia "Jennie" Dukes, his daughters Debra Dukes-Kinder, Linda (Ron) Dukes-Burch, Darlene Johnson and Katrina Windom, son, Artesian (Sandra) Dukes.
Grandchildren, Shonda Kinder, Shirelle Kinder, Krystal Kinder, Brian Byrd, Quentin Dukes, Sparkle Wilson, Artesian Dukes Jr., Sydale Dukes, Cabrina Dukes, Markel Dinkins, Dionta Dinkins, Dymond Turner, Destiny Stephanie Brown, Daiquon Turner, and Cornelius Bullock. Several great grandchildren.
Brothers and sisters, Edward (Dolores) Dixon, Ernest Dukes, Cecil Dukes, Mary Francis Kettles, Janet Dixon, Joyce Kirk and Mary Busby.
Many nieces and nephews.