Richard A. "Duke" Loudermilk, 68, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006, at his home after a long illness.

Duke was a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio for 36 years, where he was employed at Waco International as a welder.

Mr. Loudermilk is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Brenda J. Mundy Loudermilk; children, Allen Loudermilk of St. Albans, Michael Loudermilk of Dunbar, Vicky Geise of Cleveland, OH; brothers, the Rev. Claude Loudermilk of Hurricane, William Loudermilk of Medina, OH; five grandchildren; one great grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with his brother, the Rev. Claude Loudermilk officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.