Duane "Duce" King, 85, of Jasper, formerly Mariah Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 2nd at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Duane was born December 12, 1934 in Brazil, IN to Addison and Lois (Helms) King. He married Bernice Ebert on August 20, 1960 in St. Ferdinand Church. Duane was a Pipefitter. He was an Army Veteran and also played football and baseball for Army. Duane was a semi-pro baseball player who played for numerous area teams. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and woodworking. Duane was a member of Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church and Ferdinand American Legion Post 124. He is survived by his wife, Bernice King of Jasper; one son, Bruce (Christina) King of West Morland, TN; three daughters, Valarie (Daniel) Van Winkle of Mariah Hill, Brenda (David) Burkitt of Mulkeytown, IL and Michelle King of Louisville, KY; a sister, Donna Hoyer of Sarasota, FL; a brother, Conway (Jean) King of Newburgh and ten grandchildren. Duane was preceded in death by a brother, Gary King and a sister, Sharane Neihaus. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 9th at 10:00 AM CT in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Mariah Hill. Visitation will be Thursday at the church from 9:00 AM CT until time of services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 will conduct military graveside rights. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Ferdinand American Legion Post 124. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com