Clark Duke

ORAN, Mo. -- Clark Dale "Corky" Duke, 64, of Oran died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo.

He was born Feb. 8, 1939, in East Prairie, Mo., son of George Emeriel and Etta May Roberts Duke. He and Russell Ann "Rusty" Hatfield were married Dec. 20, 1969, in Sikeston.

Duke was a route salesman with Bunny Bread. He was a member of Miner Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Lisa Spalding of Benton, Mo., Misty Griffin of Jackson; a brother, Jerry Duke of Wentzville, Mo.; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son.

Friends may call at Blanchard Funeral Chapel in Sikeston from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with the Rev. Mitch Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery at East Prairie.