Official Obituary of
The Rev. Joseph Arthur "Duke" McAlpine Jr.
October 7, 1933 ~ October 31, 2023 (age 90) 90 Years Old
The Rev. Joseph Arthur "Duke" McAlpine Jr. Obituary
The Rev. Joseph Arthur "Duke" McAlpine, Jr., age 90, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. Harry L. White Jr., Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service.
“Duke” was preceded in death by a grandson, Ashley Jaxon Duren.
Survivors; wife, Jean Seeley McAlpine; daughter, Joelle M. Duren (Walter); son, Richard S. McAlpine (Octavia); sister, Bessie Spann; brothers, Robert McAlpine and Spencer McAlpine (Kim); 6 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services
Visitation
MondayNovember 6, 2023
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
3703 Tryon Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
Memorial Service
MondayNovember 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
3703 Tryon Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
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In Loving Memory Of
The Rev. Joseph Arthur "Duke" McAlpine Jr.
October 7, 1933-October 31, 2023
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