Landon Trey Duke

Funeral services for Landon Trey Duke will be held Friday, September 13, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Brother Wade Ricks officiating. Burial will follow at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton at 2:00 p.m.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Duke, age 37, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Landon was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  After 9/11, he joined the military to serve his country, fight for his beliefs, and make his family proud.

During his time of service he was awarded the United States Air Force Maintenance Badge,the MS War Medal, MS Emergency Service Medal, MS Longevity Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal,  Iraq Campaign Medal,  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Reserve Medal w/ Mobilization Device “M”, and the Army Service Ribbon.

Landon had too many hobbies to mention, but as a child, he loved riding go-karts and tinkering with numerous household items just to fix them.  Growing up, he loved working on vehicles, big or small, lifted or bagged; he did it all.  His love of baseball carried into adulthood as he coached his son’s numerous baseball teams and mentored many other young boys who shared his love for the game.  His talent for drawing was exhibited through his encouragement of his daughter’s artwork.  Landon was a huge supporter of his daughter’s creative art skills which she inherited from him.

Landon possessed a passionate and bighearted spirit and was always willing to help anyone.  He had a soft spot for animals, a vigor for life, and most of all, an unwavering love and support for his family.  He will be missed by all who truly knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Marcie Duke; daughter, Lanna Duke; son, Steven Duke; parents, Jimmy and Susan Duke; parents-in-law, Joe Pat and Bobbie Lannon; grandparents, Richard and Wanda Dixon; siblings, Michael Duke, Shay Duke, Crystal White (Jamie), Danielle Bedwell; and other extended family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Louise Duke, and Jimmie “BB” Minor.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to a military charity of your choice.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.