Obituary of Edward Earl Dukette

Edward Earl Dukette, 66 of Old Town went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2009 at Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties in Chiefland. Born in Franklin, NH he moved to this area in 1976 from Ft. Pierce, FL. Mr. Dukette was a member of Rick Sink Baptist Church where he served as Brotherhood Director, Discipleship Training, money counter and participated in the choir. He was a mechanic in factory and packing houses and had worked for Colonial Engineering. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Jean Dukette of Old Town, daughters Sabrina Hill of Ferguson, NC, Renee (Allen) Benjamin of Sebastian, FL, son Edward Jordon of Franklin, NH, step daughter, Crystal Castor of Gainesville, brother James Dukette of Brandenburg, KY and six grandchildren. Funeral service will be Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Rock Sink Baptist Church in Old Town with Pastors Terry Cranford and Jake Cravey officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Sink Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sat. Aug 15 from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Alpha-1 Foundation, Attn: Development Office, 2937 SW 27th Ave, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133 Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com.