William (BoBo) Anderson Duke was born March 12, 1961, in Joliet, IL to the late Curtis Duke Sr. and Wanda (nee Robinson) Duke-Bynum. He departed from this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, after a brief illness with Pancreatic cancer. William attended Joliet East High School Class of 1979. He accepted Christ at a late age under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Isaac Singleton of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Joliet. William was a freelance employee and held many jobs as a laborer during his life.
William was affectionately called just Duke by many. He was known for his love of cooking and grilling. He was referred to as a "Master of the Grill" by his children.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Curtis Duke Jr., and sisters Fay Duke and Janice Williams.
He is survived by his current wife, Robin (nee Byrd) Duke, former wife, Felicia (nee Myers) Duke, daughters; Taschiana Newman, Tanjaniacka (Kyle) Reed, Treana (Matthew) Duke-Neely, Thalia Duke, Tyana (Jacolb) Ammons, Tywana Pinnick and sons; William Duke and Xzanyiel Abbott. Stepchildren: Taja Badmon, Lorin Stamps and Charmaine Boyd. Brother; Curtis Duke III, Sisters; Fannie King, JoAnn Henderson, Rosalyn (Roy) Reese, Annette Duke-Williams, and Kelly Curry Smith. Uncle-Nick Carson and Aunt-Esterr Boykin, 26 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. A special thanks to his oldest daughter Taschiana for being his caregiver during his battle with Pancreatic cancer. As well as a special thanks to the staff at Lightways Hospice of Joliet for welcoming his large family with such open arms and respect.
William was affectionately called just Duke by many. He was known for his love of cooking and grilling. He was referred to as a "Master of the Grill" by his children.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Curtis Duke Jr., and sisters Fay Duke and Janice Williams.
He is survived by his current wife, Robin (nee Byrd) Duke, former wife, Felicia (nee Myers) Duke, daughters; Taschiana Newman, Tanjaniacka (Kyle) Reed, Treana (Matthew) Duke-Neely, Thalia Duke, Tyana (Jacolb) Ammons, Tywana Pinnick and sons; William Duke and Xzanyiel Abbott. Stepchildren: Taja Badmon, Lorin Stamps and Charmaine Boyd. Brother; Curtis Duke III, Sisters; Fannie King, JoAnn Henderson, Rosalyn (Roy) Reese, Annette Duke-Williams, and Kelly Curry Smith. Uncle-Nick Carson and Aunt-Esterr Boykin, 26 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. A special thanks to his oldest daughter Taschiana for being his caregiver during his battle with Pancreatic cancer. As well as a special thanks to the staff at Lightways Hospice of Joliet for welcoming his large family with such open arms and respect.
William (BoBo) Anderson Duke was born March 12, 1961, in Joliet, IL to the late Curtis Duke Sr. and Wanda (nee Robinson) Duke-Bynum. He departed from this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, after a brief illness with Pancreatic cancer. William attended Joliet East High School Class of 1979. He accepted Christ at a late age under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Isaac Singleton of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Joliet. William was a freelance employee and held many jobs as a laborer during his life.
William was affectionately called just Duke by many. He was known for his love of cooking and grilling. He was referred to as a "Master of the Grill" by his children.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Curtis Duke Jr., and sisters Fay Duke and Janice Williams.
He is survived by his current wife, Robin (nee Byrd) Duke, former wife, Felicia (nee Myers) Duke, daughters; Taschiana Newman, Tanjaniacka (Kyle) Reed, Treana (Matthew) Duke-Neely, Thalia Duke, Tyana (Jacolb) Ammons, Tywana Pinnick and sons; William Duke and Xzanyiel Abbott. Stepchildren: Taja Badmon, Lorin Stamps and Charmaine Boyd. Brother; Curtis Duke III, Sisters; Fannie King, JoAnn Henderson, Rosalyn (Roy) Reese, Annette Duke-Williams, and Kelly Curry Smith. Uncle-Nick Carson and Aunt-Esterr Boykin, 26 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. A special thanks to his oldest daughter Taschiana for being his caregiver during his battle with Pancreatic cancer. As well as a special thanks to the staff at Lightways Hospice of Joliet for welcoming his large family with such open arms and respect.
William was affectionately called just Duke by many. He was known for his love of cooking and grilling. He was referred to as a "Master of the Grill" by his children.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Curtis Duke Jr., and sisters Fay Duke and Janice Williams.
He is survived by his current wife, Robin (nee Byrd) Duke, former wife, Felicia (nee Myers) Duke, daughters; Taschiana Newman, Tanjaniacka (Kyle) Reed, Treana (Matthew) Duke-Neely, Thalia Duke, Tyana (Jacolb) Ammons, Tywana Pinnick and sons; William Duke and Xzanyiel Abbott. Stepchildren: Taja Badmon, Lorin Stamps and Charmaine Boyd. Brother; Curtis Duke III, Sisters; Fannie King, JoAnn Henderson, Rosalyn (Roy) Reese, Annette Duke-Williams, and Kelly Curry Smith. Uncle-Nick Carson and Aunt-Esterr Boykin, 26 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. A special thanks to his oldest daughter Taschiana for being his caregiver during his battle with Pancreatic cancer. As well as a special thanks to the staff at Lightways Hospice of Joliet for welcoming his large family with such open arms and respect.
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