Ronnie Duke

Ruth · 06-15-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Long time Super Gas racer Ronnie Duke died suddenly last night of a massive heart attack. He was a great racer, and he was my friend, I will miss him terribly.

"Hardcore motorsports" Ronnie Duke ?

Alan Roehrich · 06-16-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruth

"Hardcore motorsports" Ronnie Duke ?

Ronnie ran "Duke Racing 'Glides" and "Duke Performance". He was a multi time Super Gas champion at Music City Raceway, as well as a tough competitor in Division 2 and 3 for many years.

Chad Rhodes · 06-16-2008, 10:48 AM

Kevin told me Sat night. Dad and I didn't know Ronnie near as well as you did Alan, but we still considered him a friend. We will definetly miss seeing him at the races. Godspeed Ronnie, and our thoughs and prayers with Peggy, Jerry, and the family.

Alan Roehrich · 06-16-2008, 02:17 PM

Duke,, Ronald David

Jun 13, 2008, Age: 55

Ronald David Duke

Ronald David Duke, age 55, of Readyville, died Friday, June 13, 2008. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, with Philip Slate, John Risse, and Tom Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Smith Duke; sons, David Duke of Nashville, Duane (Angie) Duke of Murfreesboro; parents, Frank Edward and Wilma Jo Elrod Duke of Murfreesboro; brother, Jerry (Peggy) Duke of Nashville; niece, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Lassiter, and nephew, Michael (Melanie) Duke.

Mr. Duke was a member of the North Blvd. Church of Christ and retired from Textron with over 20 years of service. Pallbearers will be Dalton Oliver, Jr., James Hackney, Tom Polk, Thomas Baker, Jr., Jerry Pittman, Perry Simpkins, Gary Jennings, Edwin McKnight, Michael Duke, and Paul Kennedy. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, 615-459-3254. www.woodfinchapel.com

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Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Ronnie Duke Kevin told me Sat night. Dad and I didn't know Ronnie near as well as you did Alan, but we still considered him a friend. We will definetly miss seeing him at the races. Godspeed Ronnie, and our thoughs and prayers with Peggy, Jerry, and the family. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,125 Likes: 1,582 Liked 1,880 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Ronnie Duke (Obituary) Duke,, Ronald David Jun 13, 2008, Age: 55 Ronald David Duke Ronald David Duke, age 55, of Readyville, died Friday, June 13, 2008. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, with Philip Slate, John Risse, and Tom Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Smith Duke; sons, David Duke of Nashville, Duane (Angie) Duke of Murfreesboro; parents, Frank Edward and Wilma Jo Elrod Duke of Murfreesboro; brother, Jerry (Peggy) Duke of Nashville; niece, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Lassiter, and nephew, Michael (Melanie) Duke. Mr. Duke was a member of the North Blvd. Church of Christ and retired from Textron with over 20 years of service. Pallbearers will be Dalton Oliver, Jr., James Hackney, Tom Polk, Thomas Baker, Jr., Jerry Pittman, Perry Simpkins, Gary Jennings, Edwin McKnight, Michael Duke, and Paul Kennedy. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, 615-459-3254. www.woodfinchapel.com __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S