James (Jim) Frank Dukes, age 78, passed away at home in Royal, Arkansas May 16, 2025. He was born November 12, 1946, to the late J.F. Dukes and Mary E. (Jester) Dukes. He was born in Shreveport, La at Barksdale Air Force Base.
Jim served his country in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of the Vietnam Veteran’s Organization of Hot Springs, Ar. He held various jobs in his life but the career he loved the most was being a Nationally Registered Paramedic with over 20 years of service.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and watching the sunrise on Lake DeGray.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sister Deborah Dukes and Son Stephen Dukes.
He leaves behind his wife of 25 years Kay Dukes, one son JD Layton, Nephew Justin (Kristie) Dukes, lifelong friend/fishing buddy Dale Fitzhugh and 5 daughters Misty Glaze of Haughton, LA, Stacy White of Hot Springs, AR, Cary (Jason) Fortenberry of Jessieville, AR, Christy (Ryan) Horton of Hot Springs, AR, Lisa (Jeremy) Minton of Hot Springs, AR, and numerous grandkids and great grandkids.
Per Jim’s wishes there will be no services.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I miss you buddy!!
Kay, I will keep you and your family lifted in prayer.
Great person
Jim, you will be forever missed, but never forgotten,……….
So sorry for your loss Kay, praying God will wrap you in His strength and comfort 🙏🏻
Jim, I know you received several forehead kisses and I know you left this world on your terms. Kay, you are the person I would want taking care of me. Loved him and love you!! I can see him driving his big truck, going fishing and being at peace. We got you Kay. To the entire family, he told me he was treated like a King. I’ll fondly remember this lovely man.
I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim was a very kind man. I’m glad I had the privilege to know him.
Slim Jim was an amazing friend. We worked together for several years in the Emergency Department. He could just make you laugh when times were tough. Always helpful or at least informative of why you needed to do something another way. Will always remember his as Slim Jim my friend! Love you buddy!
Kay,
Praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.
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