Obituary: D. Floyd Dukes

Dannie Floyd Dukes, 87, of Williston, died Feb. 18, 2020.

Born in Bamberg County, he attended New Orleans Theological Seminary. During his 54-year ministry, he served Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Blackville; Elko Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Springfield; and Edisto Baptist Church, Williston. He retired from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in 2003 and was awarded the 2010 Citizen of the Year award by the Town of Williston.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Laird Bolen Dukes, four children, two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Dukes.