Wednesday, July 11, 2018 8:32 am

Royce Douglas Duke, Sr., 84, of Nash County passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018.

Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nolia Owens Duke; wives, Janice Duke and Irene Duke; brothers, Elmer, Gordon, Charles Maynard, A.D., and Ralph Duke; and sister, Aileen Amerson.

He is survived by his son, Royce Duke, Jr.; and stepdaughter, Helen "Tootsie" Winstead;

A graveside service was held on Sunday, July 8th at 3 p.m. at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City.

Arrangements by Davis-Little Funerals, Rocky Mount.