Walter Francis “Pop” Duke, 70, of Leonardtown, MD passed away suddenly on Monday, March 6, 2017 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Leonardtown, Md. to the late Benedict Drury Duke Sr. and the late Virginia Blackistone Duke. Pop was a lifetime resident of Leonardtown, MD. He was named after his uncle and World War II hero, Captain Walter Francis Duke. Pop attended Father Andrew White School and Leonardtown High School. He was a bartender in the family’s business, Duke’s Bar in Leonardtown, Md., for 30 years. Before becoming a bartender, Pop worked at Clark’s Farm for “Pop” Clark (from whom he derived his nickname). After retiring from the bar, he worked for Minitec and Reliable Contracting Company. Pop was an avid reader who also enjoyed hunting, boating and fishing. He was a member of the BuckSnorts, where he held number “154” proudly. In his earlier years, Pop was a weekend warrior; “Party at Pop’s” was often heard at closing time. During his retirement years, at the family home in Medley’s Neck, Pop enjoyed reading, gardening and working in his yard, as well as visiting with friends (especially his lady friends). […]
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