### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Ocie Lee Duke, 72, of Suffolk, Virginia, born 29 Jul 1908 in Nansemond County, Virginia, died 13 Jul 1981 at his residence. He was a retired farmer and a member of Holland Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, three children, five siblings, and six grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral for Ocie Lee Duke was held on 15 Jul 1981 at Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home. Burial followed at Holland Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. ### Transcript Ocie Lee Duke 29 July 1908 - 13 July 1981 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O. L. Duke SUFFOLK Ocie Lee Duke, 72, 6145 Holland Road, died Monday in his home. Born in Nansemond County, he was a retired farmer and was a member of Holland Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Holland Duke; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Linda Myers of Chester; two sons, Paul L. Duke of Suffolk and James L. Duke of Portsmouth; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice D. Lankford of Colonial Heights, Mrs. Hazel D. Holland of Chesapeake, and Mrs. Dorothy D. Fox of Norfolk; two brothers, J. Howard Duke of Chesapeake and Willie E. Duke of Shipman; and six grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home by the Rev. Thomas Wood. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 14 July 1981 Page 16 Article clipped from Daily Press -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 29 July 1908 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 13 July 1981 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name: | Ocie Lee Duke | |----------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Age: | 72 years | | Birth: | 29 July 1908; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | | Death: | 13 July 1981; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------| | Ocie Lee Duke | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Marjorie Holland Duke | Wife | | Mary Linda Myers | Daughter | Chester, Virginia | | Paul L. Duke | Son | Suffolk, Virginia | | James L. Duke | Son | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Bernice D. Lankford | Sister | Colonial Heights, Virginia | | Hazel D. Holland | Sister | Chesapeake, Virginia | | Dorothy D. Fox | Sister | Norfolk, Virginia | | J. Howard Duke | Brother | Chesapeake, Virginia | | Willie E. Duke | Brother | Shipman, Virginia | ### Publication Details | Publication Name | Location | Date Published | |--------------------------|----------------------|----------------| | Daily Press | Newport News, VA | 14 July 1981 | ### Other Relevant Information - The obituary was published on Tuesday, aligning with the stated funeral date (Wednesday). - All dates and days are consistent with the timeline provided in the transcript and obituary details.