Background
Dukes,, William Walter was born on March 28, 1917 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Walter and Ethel Donaldson (Chambers) Dukes.
Dukes,, William Walter was born on March 28, 1917 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Walter and Ethel Donaldson (Chambers) Dukes.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Clemson University, 1938.
Turbine engineer General Electric, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1939—1941. Vice president Applied Engineering Company, Orangeburg, 1946—1974, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1976—1980, chairman Chief Executive Officer, 1980—1983. Retired, 1983
Vice chairman, director Surfinco, Inc., Albion, Michigan, Blu-Surf, Inc., Parma, Mich.
Director, executive committee 1st Federal Savings & Loan of South Carolina, Greenville.
Board directors, past president Clemson University Foundation. Chairman Orangeburg Aviation Commission. Past trustee St. Mary's College, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Board directors, chairman Orangeburg-Calhoun Technology College Foundation Major, United States Army, 1941-1946, colonel, United States Army Reserve. Member National Society Professional Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (life), American Institute of Electrical Engineers (life), Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (past board directors), Midwest Gas Association (past board directors), Southeastern Gas Association (past board directors), American Gas Association (associate), Guild of Ancient Suppliers, South Carolina Forestry Association (board directors, chairman-elect), Tau Beta Pi, Orangeburg Country Club, Summit Club, Kiwanis (past president, lieutenant governor), Elks, American Legion.
Married Margaret Crevensten, October 3, 1942. Children: Peggy Dickinson (deceased), Susan Woodard, William W. III.