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Dukes, Bennie Edward, 1948-2001

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1948-08-11 - 2001-03-22 1948 August 11 - 2001 March 22

Biography

Bennie Edward Dukes was born August 11, 1948 in Millen, Georgia, to Judson L. Dukes and Mary Smith Dukes. He graduated from Fort Campbell High School (Fort Campbell, K.Y.) in 1966. Following graduation, Dukes played football at Colorado State University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1980, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). He married Diane Marie Strobridge Hill in 1982 in Alexandria, Virginia. Bennie E. Dukes died March 22, 2001 in Prince William, Virginia.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Dukes Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-328
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials pertaining to the lives, education, and military services of several members of the Dukes family, including Judson L. Dukes (1922-2004), Mary Smith Dukes (1926-1990), Dr. Judson L. Dukes, Jr. (1945-2010), and Bennie E. Dukes (1948-2001). Types of materials include correspondence, scrapbooks, photo albums, autograph books, military records, educational records, programs, certificates, photographs, slides, newspaper clippings, artwork, plaques and other types...
Dates: 1922-2012