Earnest M. Dukes, 74, of Memphis, TN passed away on September 06, 2025 at Highlands Health & Rehab Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Earnest was born on February 2, 1951 to Felix Dukes and Francis Eppenger in Longtown, Mississippi. He married Betty Washington.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at RS Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 374 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am at Mt Zion Baptist Church 1621 Dellwood Ave, Memphis, TN 38127.

Internment will be in Askew Grove Cemetery, 521 Longtown Road, Crenshaw, Mississippi