Charles Allen Duke, age 91 of Douglasville, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021.  He was born in Lindale, Georgia on June 4, 1929, son of the late Jesse Carl Duke and the late Melvy Pruitt Duke.  He was a 1946 graduate of McHenry High School in Rome, Georgia.  He received his Bachelor's Degree from Jacksonville State University and his Masters from Georgia State University. Charles served in the National Guard and also served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Research Economic Development Department at Georgia Tech.  He was a long-time member of Lithia Springs First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School, was a choir member, Deacon Emeritus, and served in many other areas of the church. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Sara Johnston Duke; children: daughter; Dolores McFarland; and son; Barry Duke and his wife, Cheryl; grandchildren: Jimmy McFarland and his wife, Melissa; Angie Wiggins and her husband, Brian; Jason Duke; Sara McFarland; and Traci Reagan and her husband, Jeff; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: J. W.  Duke; Wesley Duke; Jake Duke; Bob Duke; Don Duke; and Paul Duke; sisters: Louise McCary; Cora Mae Remillard; Mildred Chisolm; Myrtle Pierce; and Maude Evans. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 PM with Dr. Kevin McCoy, Dr. Bob Whitmire, and Reverend Mike Sinyard officiating. On Wednesday, May 12, 2021 the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church, 2348 Old Cedartown Highway, SE, Lindale, Georgia. A service will follow at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow the service on Wednesday in Floyd Memory Gardens in Rome, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lithia Springs First Baptist Church, 10531 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs, GA  30122. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions to remain safe. If anyone wishes to attend these gatherings, please remember to remain 6 feet apart from those not in your household and wear personal protective equipment, if available. You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com . Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.770-489-2818