Mr. L.A. Dukes, Jr. of Carrollton, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Mr. Dukes was born on February 6, 1938 in Carrollton, GA the son of the late L.A. Dukes, Sr. and Hattie Patterson Dukes. He attended Carrollton High School and played football under Coach Charlie Grisham. After high school he worked for Southwire and later went to work for the Carrollton Fire Department where he became Fire Chief at the age of 40. While at the fire department he coached and played softball for the City of Carrollton. After retiring from the fire department he owned and operated Dukes Upholstery for over 20 years. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Carrollton Bassmaster's Club and Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Linda Wylene Redding Dukes; son, Chris Dukes; brother-in-law, Robert Redding; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Edna Allen, Katherine Walker, JoAnn and Joe Jeffries, Elaine and Danny Camp, Angie Dukes and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mozelle and Rev. Hulett Chandler, Gaynelle and James Yates and Laura Dukes; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl and Sarah Dukes, Jerry Dukes and Terry Dukes. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregiver, Karen Dameron for all of the compassionate care she provided. A celebration of life for family and close friends will be held at a later date. Due to the service being held at a later date the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 Tabernacle Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton, GA has charge of arrangements.