Elbert "Duke" Ireson Jr.

Birth date: Jul 19, 1957 Death date: Jun 2, 2020

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Elbert “Duke” Ireson, Jr., 62, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his home. He was born July 19, 1957, in Kingsport, to the late Elbert and Mattie Ireson, Sr.Duke was a loving man, full of life and was especially fond of his grandchildren. He was of the Christian faith and a self-employed business owner.Duke enjoyed cooking, camping with his family, watching television and old Western movies. He loved cars and his cats, whom he called his “little ones.”In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Regina Ireson and Teresa Ireson.Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Heather Ward (Jesse), Joshua Ireson and Audra Ireson; mother of his children, Kelly Cook; grandchildren, Aiden Ireson, Landon Ireson, Jace Ireson, Haylee Vinson, Isabella Ward, Vance Ragon, Brylee Ward, Isaiah Ward, Zeke Ward and Kaelyn Jones; brother, Richard Ireson; several nieces and nephews.A private family service will be held at a later date.The care of Elbert “Duke” Ireson, Jr. and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Kelly Cook

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Kelly Cook

Duke is the father of my kids and one of my very best friends and even though we couldn't live in the same house we loved each other more than life and I am gonna miss him taking care of me and giving me some much needed advise. My kids and I miss him deeply as I to lost my daddy a week later but I'm sure they are looking down on us having a good laugh. My heart is heavy right now but the thought of them together helps a little.

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Ann Hendrick

in honor of Elbert.
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Kenneth Riddle

Elbert was as good as they get. We are losing a lot better than we are getting these days.

Martha Winstead

in honor of Elbert.
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Nicole Wilkerson

in honor of Elbert.

Until we meet again "ole" friend...sail high with your wings. We sure had some good times and you memory will live on thru those that love you.

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Kelly Cook

He was loved by many.

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Leighann Rhea

Duke even though we were not blood you were my big brother. Ill miss you terribly. You always told me to celebrate your memory when you went.

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Debbie Brown

in honor of Elbert.
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Staff Oak Hill Funeral Home

in honor of Elbert.
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