February 8, 1939 – May 6, 2020
Bryant Dukes, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1969, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was a deputy for the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) Insurance Company.
He was born February 8, 1939 to Jennings Dukes and Ella (Wiley) Dukes in Henderson, Texas. He married Ruby Ann Phillips on July 22, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas.
He loved to fish and hunt, travel, go camping, and watch his kids and grandkids be involved in sports. He was also a member of Mountain View Church of Christ.
Bryant is survived by his wife, Ruby Dukes; his children: DeWayne Dukes (Amy) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Melinda Grinde (Jesse) of Falcon, Colorado; two sisters: Lettie Foster of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Ann Moore of Colorado Springs; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters.
Private family services are planned for a later date.
Memorials in Bryant’s name may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/
Kenny Inman
10 May 2020Condolences to the family. Kenny and I both can remember Mr. Dukes in his baseball hat going to Dewayne’s sporting events in high school and then at Sand Creek for Grandkids. Very supportive of his family. May you find peace in your grief.
Kenny & Theresa Inman
Peyton, CO
Steve Calu
11 May 2020We are so sorry to hear about Bryant. We were neighbors for a few years out east of town, but I never forgot what a sweet and wise man he was. Blessings to Ruby and the family.
Anonymous
11 May 2020Our condolences to Ruby and family. It was always a good visit when we came to
Colorado. Never forget his good nature and travel advice.
Sincerely Roger an Mary White
Ferne Rea
12 May 2020Dear Ruby, I read with sadness about the passing of Bryant, but rejoice he is enjoying better world and will be waiting for all of us to join him. I shall never forget his kindness to Link and the blessing he and his organization gave to us with years of Life Line service when he was still at home. It so relieved my mind that Link had a way of reaching someone when I was traveling. Bryant was a wonderful, thoughtful Christian brother, Ruby, and I pray for peace for you and your family during this time.
Sharon McKittrick
12 May 2020Ken and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Ruby and the family. A sweet man has left great memories and a great void. We know that God has welcomed him to eternal joy. We will see him again someday.