Duwayne E Mcintyre

DuWayne “Duke” Eugene McIntyre, 79, of Roseville, Illinois, left this earth on Sunday, September 8, 2024 to begin his new life in the presence of Jesus. He was born February 27, 1945, in Monmouth, Illinois, the youngest of 12 children born to Russell H. and Marie Elizabeth (Cook) McIntyre.

Duke married Beverly Nevius on Sunday, August 8, 1965 in Monmouth. They have one daughter, Tami McIntyre Cox and a very special son-in-law, Troy Cox; 3 grandchildren, Troy Tyler Cox, Joshua Tanner (Brooke) Cox and Tressine Taite Cox; one great-grandson, Maverick Cox. He is also survived by brothers, Donald I. McIntyre, and Dean R. McIntyre; sisters, B. Kay McIntyre and R. Ilene McIntyre Hummel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles W. McIntyre, Floyd C. McIntyre, R. Ted McIntyre and David E. McIntyre; sisters, Dorothy L. McIntyre Young, Helen L. McIntyre Cooper and Ruth M. McIntyre Machu.

Duke led an adventurous life. He drove in the demolition derby and enjoyed water skiing, racing motorcycles, playing pinochle, and snow-mobile riding. He was also an avid train collector. His greatest adventure was following Jesus and serving the Lord. He loved spending time with his family and friends and having family gatherings at the “McIntyre Motel.”