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Lawrence Durant Obituary

Lawrence Durant passed away June 25, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Northlake. He was a self-employed roofer. Lawrence is preceded in death by parents Helia and Margaret Durant, son Lawrence Phillips-Durant. He leaves to cherish his memories 2 daughters LaShona (Rodrick) Durant-Hicks, Katrina Durant, son Steven (Consundra) Davis, 2 brothers Helia Durant III; Lyndon Durant; 4 sisters Sharon Durant, JoAnn (Johnny) Washington, Eva Durant, and Denise Durant; 10 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, July 1, 2016 from 9 to 11am with the funeral services immediately following at 11:00am all at the Guy & Allen Funeral Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 29, 2016.

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V Berry

July 11, 2016

JoAnn and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about your brother Lawrence. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family. It is so hard to lose a family member. May the Lord bless you and the family with Peace. Just know that your brother is in a better place.

Your long time friend,

Lady.

Anita Meadows

July 2, 2016

Sincere condolences to the family!

Daria Jackson

June 30, 2016

I've known Lawrence since childhood. Just know that I am praying for the family. May God provide you all with the strength and comfort that "only" He can. Much love and many blessings to all of you.

Mike Martin

June 30, 2016

May GOD Bless & keep the Durant family during this time of loss. Lawrence & I go a long way back just as the Martin's & Durant's go way back together from Tarrytown. My prayers & thoughts are with the family and his children.

Mike Martin & Family

Cynthia Liggins

June 30, 2016

My condolences to the Durant family, Lawrence was a long time friend of mine, we went to Tolleston together (I had a crush on him)..he will be missed I hold great love for Larry..RIH, sleep on until we meet again.Praying for the family!!

Myrtle Mateen

June 30, 2016

Sorry to hear of the passing of Lawrence who i met through my sister in law. He was a intresting person and very friendly. I pray God grants his family peace at this difficult hour.

Cheryl Cannon

June 30, 2016

To the Durant Family; So sorry to hear of your loved ones passing! May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time! Prayers for you!

Rose Horace Collins

June 30, 2016

R I P Lawrence my dear Tarrytown brotha! Always a gentlemen. Prayers for the family that God sustains you for the days ahead.

His expressions said it all

Lynise Perry

June 30, 2016

May God comfort the Durant family during this time of sorrow. Lawrence was a very hard worker if you got Lawrence to do a job it got done he was a jack of all trades and a great friend to have he will be missed.My prayers are with you.

Barbara Nibbs

June 29, 2016

My prayers are with the Durrant family...God is in Control!

Lonnie Haynes

June 29, 2016

To the Durant family: Lawrence and i were in the military together with the 685th Transportation in Lake Station Indiana.I saw him about five years ago and we exchanged numbers.I heard from him about a month after that and i tried calling him back but cell number was not working.I'm truly going to miss my brother! Everytime i came home i tried to look for him.I'll cherish the good times that we had!My prayers go out to the family.You can reach me at 678-391-2945

Carl Floyd

June 29, 2016

God's speed....

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