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Wesley Durden Obituary

FAYETTEVILLE - Army Sgt. Wesley Joel Durden Jr., 28, of 2016 Ivey Commons Road, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Services: Funeral, noon Wednesday in Wiseman Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville. Burial, Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake. Visitation, 5 to 7 tonight, funeral home. Survived by: Wife, Maria; son, Wesley III; daughter, Giannia; father, Wesley Sr.; mother, Donna; sister, Kelly; paternal grandfather, Sammie; maternal grandparents, George and Gertrude Hill.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer on Nov. 1, 2011.

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N. Green

December 1, 2011

Wes was one of the best men a ever had the pleasure of meeting,when he spoke you listened when he smiled you couldnt help but follow. Its sad to see a king leave so early but I find comfort in knowing you are in heaven. May god shine light on your name and on your fruit until the end of days.See you when we get there my friend, my brother, teacher. "durdy" _Green_

Heather C

November 18, 2011

SGT Durden, Wes,,, You are one of the best people I knew! You always had a smile on you face! You always made things better! You will be missed a lot!!! I am glad I got to work with you the year I did!!! You will always be in my heart!!

teri davis

November 14, 2011

Wesley, Rest In Peace, You will be truly missed, don't worry your kids will be ok and they will be strong just 4 you and they will keep your legacy going through there years to come, god bless your family through this tough time, god keep you all safe through the holidays. my prayers are with your family always. tt

lantz biles

November 10, 2011

Sgt D was one of my favorite NCO's! N a great man and loving father I remember meeting his kids in the dfac! I'm gonna miss u bro! Gone but never forgotten!

the glenn family

November 8, 2011

you had a smile that would light the entire room, and you can always make everyone laugh. you will truly be missed, my heart and prays go out to your family, may god keep everyone encouraged, and may his soul rest in peace.

Andre Rush

November 3, 2011

My brother, my friend, you will truly be missed. I love you , all my prayers to you and yours. You did us all proud.

Jeremy Reigel

November 2, 2011

Wesley, Brother you will be missed by those of us who knew you. You were one of the best I have served with, always managed to get me to smile even when life had me down. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You are not forgetten brother. Look over us from up there and we will be looking out for you down here.

itaski webb

November 2, 2011

i will continue to pray for this family and may god hold u as long as u need him for comfort and strength...i pray for myself and fellow soldiers who worked with sgt durden to find peace in the fact that he is gone, way too soon...what a wonderful person sgt durden was....we will definitely miss u....

November 2, 2011

Dear Maria,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Wes is in God's hands, find comfort and strength in that. Remember only the good and the love you shared. Hug the children and be proud of Wes and the time you share.
All our love
Aunt Linda and Uncle Gary
Virgina Beach, VA

Kaminisha White

November 2, 2011

You will be missed. You will always be in everyone's heart.

Tim Bradley

November 2, 2011

May God's comfort be with you all at this most difficult time. I pray that the wonderful memories of love will come too sustain you.

lee otis Hines

November 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Heather Gallo

November 2, 2011

My prayers are with the entire family , especially Maria & those beautiful children. I know my words cant take the pain away so i'll keep this short - please know that you are in my thoughts everyday and i am always here if there is anything you need - at anytime day or night.. I love you guys

Timothy Henderson

November 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of grief.
Tim, Eva Lou and Tiffany Henderson

November 1, 2011

Our heartbreaks for the nephew that we never met in person but who endeared us through phone calls and messages. May God give you the comfort that you were looking for and may He wrap his arms around your family so that they find solace in this sad time. We send you love Wes (Joel). God Bless You and Watch over your babies.
Your Canadian Family
Rick, Carol, Breana & Dana Tolbart
xo

teri davis

November 1, 2011

My Heart goes out to the family, my prayers are with all of you, God bless you all. teri

SFC JAMIE C. RUFFIN SR.

November 1, 2011

Maria, Wesley III, Gianna, Wesley Sr, & Donna. It was a pleasure serving with your son (E CMPNY 1/504 INF 2006-2008) and from me and my fanily you have my deepest sympaties.

November 1, 2011

Wilse, Jackie, DeWallace Brown, Wilse and Christopher Sample

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