Ronnie L. Duke, 62, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1964 in Owensboro to the late Herbert and Vontrue Bessie Anthony Duke. He was a United States Army Veteran and had retired from Walmart. Ronnie enjoyed fishing, scrapping metal, playing card games, and being around family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mike Clements.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Sheroan Duke; daughters, Tiffany Shelton, Madison Gainor and Amanda Rhodes (Paul); son, Junior Sheroan (Kayla Lively); grandchildren, Halle Shelton (Halli Lanclos), Addison Shelton, Aiden Robertson, Wynry Violetta (Kat Lindsey), Dakota McLevain (Courtney), Konner Rhodes, Cyrus Rhodes, Thaila Rhodes and Cordelia Rhodes; and siblings, Leo Duke, Allen Duke, David Duke and Marie Clements.
Funeral services are pending.
The family requests that friends and family wear Ronnie’s favorite color, green, to the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Ronnie Duke Memorial Fund, c/o James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory, 3009 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.