Rexford A. Duke, 73, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011, at his home.

He was born December 26, 1937, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Ernest W., Sr. & Goldie Smith Duke. He was a former employee of Pugh Trucking in Muncie.

Survivors include a son, Anthony Hughes, Pensacola, FL, a brother, Robert Duke, 2 sisters, Jo Welch & Sue Dearduff, all of Muncie, IN, and a sister-in-law, Mary Heffner, Carlisle.

Also preceding him in death were 2 brother, Fred & Ernest W. Duke, Jr., and a sister, Linda Forehand.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 26, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions suggested to the American Lung Association.