Ernest (Fuzzy) S. Duke, age 56, of Panama City, Florida passed from this life on December 28, 2009 in Marianna, Florida. He was born on November 16, 1953 in Camden, New Jersey to Ernest and Ella (Gillette) Duke. He had resided in Panama City, Florida for the last 2 years coming from West Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was a retired, loyal and dedicated fireman, with the Atlantic City Fire Department in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was of the Protestant Faith. He was a member of the Rollin Rods Car Club, and a avid hot rodder. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 4, 2009 at the Oakie Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Shane Hardesty officiating.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation will follow the services. He was preceded in death by a daughter Destiny Duke. Mr. Duke is survived by his Mother: Ella Rebecca Duke, Marianna, Florida. Wife: Joy Duke, Panama City Beach, Florida. 1 Son: Arthur Hartwell, III, Hammonton, New Jersey. One Step-Daughter: Erica Crouder, Ventnor, New Jersey. One Brother: Bill Duke and wife Melody, Alford, Florida. Special Niece and Nephew Cheryl and William Duke. Also a host of relatives from New Jersey, Maryland and Oregon. The McBrearty family will miss him dearly. Fuzzy loved his Pets, Dutchess, Tilly and One Eye, he never turned a stray animal away, they will surely miss him. He was a legend on his golf cart and loved sitting with his friends on the beach at sunset everyday. His cup was always half full never empty and his laughter will live on in our hearts forever. Flowers are being accepted or those wishing to, may make contributions to the Bay County Animal Shelter.