Deacon Edward L Chukes transitioned from this world on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the age of 71.
A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Watson Temple Church of God in Christ, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
Viewing will be from 12 (Noon) to 6 P.M. Friday, August 25, 2023 at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.
He was a member of Cathedral of Faith, COGIC, under the pastorage of Elder Joseph P. Manning where he served as a deacon. Edward was a 1970 graduate of Havana Northside High School and retired from the State of Florida’s Department of Management Services as a Maintenance Supervisor after 30 years of dedicated service.
Forever cherishing Edward’s memory are his dedicated wife of 43 years, Patricia Chukes; son, Patrick (Elizabeth) of St. Petersburg, FL; two daughters, Erikka S. Chukes of New Orleans, LA and Danielle Chukes of Grand Rapids, MI; two brothers, Harold Chukes (Brenda} and Craig Williams both of Tallahassee, FL; one sister, Hope Chukes of St. Mary, FL; 5 grandchildren, T'Ajdre ,lysis, Yael, Bre and Elijah; his mother-in-law, Mother Tommie L. Cooper of Tallahassee, FL and a hosts of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.
On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Edward Lee Chukes.
"WITH MUCH HEART FELT CONDOLENCES" Evangelist Shirley Morris-Miller'
Pat I recently saw you'll on the Parkway in traffic after so many years, I'm so sorry I'm just learning of Ed's passing. May he reSt in his Perfect peace and rise in Glory. Dawn Freeman and Family
Pat and family. My sincere sympathy to you in the lost of your dear husband. I pray God's comfort and blessings at this time and the days ahead.
Gwendolyn Miller Black and family
To the family of the late Edward Chukes my family and I the Hinson, Chukes and Copeland send our deepest condolences. Edward may your soul rest eternal with the GOD. Classmate of 1970F65J
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.