Ben L. Duke of Stigler, Oklahoma was born September 4, 1944 in Porum, Oklahoma to Henry and Estelle (Moore) Duke. He passed away on March 12, 2018 in Stigler, Oklahoma at the age of 73.

He is survived by: His wife, Sandra, of the home; Two Daughters: Callie Sloan and husband, Tylor, of Stigler, Oklahoma, Estella Duke of Edmond, Oklahoma; Brothers: Johnnie Duke of Warner, Oklahoma, Wayne Duke of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Roscoe Duke of Warner, Oklahoma; Sisters: Fern Jones of Whitefield, Oklahoma, Glenda Sue Doke of Truman, Arkansas, Debbie Shooly of Warner, Oklahoma, Brenda Ray of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Grandchildren: Emeri Duke of Stigler, Oklahoma, Kynli Sloan of Stigler, Oklahoma, Treyston Sloan of Stigler, Oklahoma; Two Aunts: Ruby Duke of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Reba Kirk of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Estelle Duke; grandson, Aiden Duke; numerous aunts and uncles; nephew, Scotty Webster; in-laws, Gerald and Mary Webb.

He was a United States Navy Retiree. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and talking on his ham radio.

Pallbearers will be Ethan Brewer, Samuel Brewer, Michael Morales, Matthew Morales, Tylor Sloan and Joseph Morales.

Funeral service will be 2:00PM Friday, March 16, 2018 at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, Oklahoma with Pastor Tim Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Coleman Cemetery in Porum, Oklahoma. Viewing will be Wednesday 9:00AM - 7:00PM and Thursday 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Services entrusted to Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler, Oklahoma