Curtis Lee Duke
April 10, 1968 - January 15, 2018
Obituary
Curtis Lee Duke was born to Yvonne and Clarence L. Duke, Jr. on April 10, 1968. Curtis attended Seattle Public Schools and graduated from Bellingham High School in June 1989.
Curtis was an avid music lover and could recall the names of artists, song titles, and the year many of his favorite songs were released. He had a profound sense of love for family members and friends alike. It did not matter to Curtis whether you were related by blood; he frequently referred to those he loved as auntie, uncle, or cousin.
Curtis had a fondness for fast food and without a doubt Burger King was his favorite hamburger joint. During his November hospital stay and after coming out of the anesthesia he could be heard mumbling “Burger King, Burger King, hamburger, hamburger.” Those present found this to be hilarious.
Curtis departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2018 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) at approximately 12:23pm after being in a coma for 4 weeks at Highline Medical Center in Burien, WA. His mother Yvonne Duke and sister Pauline Duke were present at his bedside.
Curtis was preceded in death by the men in his life: his father, Clarence L. Duke, Jr.; grandfather, William Rivers; godfather, Willie Lewis; cousin, R. Jack Morgan; and godbrother, Frederick Brown.
Curtis leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Yvonne Duke; sisters, Pauline and Lisa Duke; grandmother, Ben Esther Rivers; uncle, Kenneth Rivers; godsister, Patricia Warren; and a host of beloved friends and family members.
Rest in peace, my cousin. The Holy Spirit is with you.
I will keep your family in prayer. May God bless your family.
i remember all the good times we had together an even the moments that were most funny . Them memories for which we shared together as “Family” i will always cherish close to my heart. God Mom , Cousin Pauline an Lisa i am greatly sorry for your loss . My wife an I will keep you all in our prayers . Love You
We are very sad to hear that Curtis passed away. Our sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God bless you all in a special way and give you peace and solace at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the family. You’re in our prayers. We will always remember Curtis and his love for music. My first baby boy to claim and spoil.
I am so sad to hear that Curtis passed. He will always hold a special place in my heart. He was so expressive and sure of himself. Nobody was more fun to be around than Curtis when he was in a playful mood–he had a great sense of humor and the sweetest smile. I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Duke.
Penny
I’m sorry for your lost he will be missed but never forgotten in my life sorry I couldn’t make it to the service
Sending thoughts and prayers of healing and peace to all who held Curtis close to their heart.
Rest in peace Curtis you are loved. Sending prayers with you and for your family.
Earl Steven Lee will never forget you, with much Love.