Willie F. "Bill" Duke, 90, of Woodstock passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.  "Bill" grew up in South Alabama and worked in hardware distribution for many years before becoming the chief engineer for Doctor's Hospital in Mobile and meeting Mary Ethel Lindsey of Fairhope, Alabama his beloved wife of fifty years. He and his family moved to Franklin, Tennessee in 1976 to work for Hospital Corporation of America where he retired as Director of Materiel Management in 1994. Subsequently he undertook a new career in agriculture in semi-retirement ultimately serving as President of the Tennessee Beekeeper's Association. He is survived by his son, William Martin Duke and two grandchildren, Sydney Leigh Duke and Owen Nicholas Duke.  There are no services scheduled at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.mariettafuneralhome.org