Dukes - Edward "Ed" Wayne Dukes, Sr., age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida was born on January 16, 1953, and passed away April 9, 2024. Ed was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where he attended Ribault High School. He was a simple man; he never met a stranger and would go out of his way to help anyone. Ed was strong-willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, and brave. Ed was clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all of his life experiences, he could fix or build anything. He was a Freemason at Oceanview Masonic Lodge. Ed enjoyed the retirement life, spending time with family and friends and riding his Harley. He worked at Ray Gunter Trucking for many years and worked at Southeast Paving prior to retiring. Ed will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them and if you knew him, you knew it. Ed will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Dukes; mother, Louise Dukes; brothers, Clifton (Red) Dukes and Charles Dukes.

Ed is survived by his son, Edward Wayne Dukes, Jr. (Cindy); grandsons, Edward Wayne Dukes, III, Dillon Wayne Dukes; brother, James Dukes (Marlene); sisters, Annabelle Willis, Shirley Miller, Ruthalee Ogle and Carolyn Jacobs; and many nephews and nieces.

The tribute above was prepared by Ed's loving family.

A Celebration of Ed's Life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Larry McGinley officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.