Eldon Swan Duke
April 21, 1933 - September 28, 2018
Eldon Swan Duke, of Oxford, GA passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Piedmont Rockdale, at the age of 85. He was born in Victory, GA to the late David B. and Mae (Maxwell) Duke. Eldon was a devoted husband, dad, and Papa. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. His hobbies included gardening and traveling. He loved dogs. Eldon is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Diane Duke of Oxford; children, Lisa and Tom Weickardt of Milwaukee, WI, Kim and Robert Voegeli of Buford, GA; grandchildren, Alex Weickardt of Tempe, AZ, Dillon and Ashley Voegeli of Woodstock, GA, and Bailey Voegeli, of Buford, GA. A memorial service for Eldon will be held at Gum Creek Presbyterian Church, 2700 Gum Creek Road, Oxford, GA 30054 on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Preacher Ron Officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at the church from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS Atlanta, 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.
Eldon Swan Duke, of Oxford, GA passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Piedmont Rockdale, at the age of 85. He was born in Victory, GA to the late David B. and Mae (Maxwell) Duke. Eldon was a devoted husband, dad, and Papa. He proudly served... View Obituary & Service Information