Lester Dukes

Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 27, 2020

Lester Dukes, 73, of Duquesne, was born to the late Willie H. and Mary (Peterson) Dukes on April 19, 1946. He departed this life on February 25, 2020, at the VA Hospital Aspinwall in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Willa Mae Bryant, Habeeba Tyree, Sylvester Dukes, Joseph Dukes, and Melvin Dukes.

Lester graduated from Duquesne High School and went on to study at Arizona State University; until he was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Lester worked at U.S Steel Duquesne Works and the Community Food Bank. He was an avid fisherman; he loved music and hunting. No one can forget man’s best friend because he loved his dogs.

Lester is survived by his wife Carlotta Dukes; children, Barry "Barry White" Montgomery of Duquesne, PA, Brian (Charlotte)  Smith of N. Braddock, PA, Lester Dukes Jr. of N. Braddock, PA, Ramonn Dukes of N. Braddock, PA, Craig  Harris of Duquesne, PA, Todd Harris of West Mifflin, PA, Carlessa Dukes of N. Braddock, PA; 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Willie (Ruby) Dukes, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Judy  Dukes and Martha Dukes; nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends.

Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.

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Visitation
Friday
February 28, 2020
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Macedonia Baptist Church
17 Cochran Street
Duquesne, PA 15110

Funeral Service
Saturday
February 29, 2020
11:00 AM
Macedonia Baptist Church
17 Cochran Street
Duquesne, PA 15110

Originally published February 27, 2020.

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