B.P. Duke

Mr. Duke, 87, died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Marguerite Duke.

Mr. Duke was born June 18, 1923 in Elida, New Mexico to parents Ben and Marguerite Duke. The family moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1933. Mr. Duke graduated from CHS in 1941 and enrolled in NMMI, Roswell. He then joined the Air Force and proudly served our country during World War II. After the war he attended S.M.U. in Dallas, Texas where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation he lived in San Angelo, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona where he was the owner of Screen City. Upon retirement in 1996 he returned to his hometown of Carlsbad. In his retirement he enjoyed reading, woodworking and spending time with his beloved dog La Huerta.