In memory of

Mr. Thomas "“Tommy”" Willard Dukes

Arlington, VA

September 21, 1947 - February 25, 2025

Sep 21, 1947 - Feb 25, 2025

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In memory of

Mr. Thomas "“Tommy”" Willard Dukes

Passed

February 25, 2025
Born

September 21, 1947
Resided

Arlington, VA

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NOTE: Please see EVENTS Tab. RSVPs are REQUIRED by 4 Sept. for planning and guest registration at the ODBC.
Parking map and information is at the "Download Program" Tab.
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Update from Sept. 11, 2025

REMINDERS FOR TOMMY DUKES MEMORIAL - 13 SEPT.
Please review the last update below.
A video montage will be posted here after the memorial for others to view and share.
1. PLEASE ARRIVE promptly, no later than 1:50 PM; parking map is at the “Program” tab
2. Guests MUST enter on the Prince St. entrance. Please review Guest Policies attached at Program Tab also.
3. Proceed to the 2nd floor ballroom entrance to sign in and receive a program.
4. Please consider sharing a favorite story or memory of Tom.
Let’s give Tommy a great farewell!

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Update from Sept. 2, 2025

PLEASE RSVP if you have NOT already done so; you MUST RSVP by 4 Sep so we have your name/s on the guest list for access to the ODBC. PLEASE review the Events & RSVP tab.. RSVPs are requested whether you accept or decline, so that we can plan properly.
Please plan to arrive at the ODBC NO LATER THAN 1:50 PM on Saturday, 13 September so we may start the memorial promptly at 2:00 PM. There is a ground parking lot immediately next to the ODBC, across from Chadwick’s.

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Update from Aug. 28, 2025

PLEASE review the Events & RSVP tab and provide your RSVP ASAP please, but no later than 4 Sep, IF you have not already done so. RSVPs are requested whether you accept or decline, so that we can plan properly and ensure all name/s are on the guest list.
Please plan to arrive at the ODBC NO LATER THAN 1:50 PM on Saturday, 13 September so we may start the memorial promptly at 2:00 PM. There is a ground parking lot immediately next to the ODBC, across from Chadwick’s.

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Thomas (“Tommy”) Willard Dukes, 77, of Arlington, VA entered eternal rest on February 25, 2025, at Virginia Hospital Center after suffering complications due to congestive heart failure. In keeping with his wishes, the rite of cremation has been accorded. Tom was born in Kentucky on September 21, 1947. In his early years he attended boarding school at The Poitiers American High School in Poitiers, France while his father was in the military service stationed …

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