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Joe Nathion Durr

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Joe Nathion Durr passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the age of 85 at Jo Ellen Smith Living Center in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Ruby Nell Durr (Tim); daughters, Barbara Durr Fairley (Ronnie Sr.), Yolanda Dowell, Madeline Dixon (John), and Yvonne Landry (Taylor); sons, Crosby Jackson and Johnell Jackson Jr.; nieces, Cythain Durr and Jackie Durr Cooper; nephew, James Durr; and a host of other relatives and friends. Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Viviana Durr; daughter, Brenda Durr Harris; his mother, Idona Walker; father, Caesar Durr; sisters, Lucille Woodard, and Hazel Burkett; brothers, Sam Durr, Geissele Durr, Harvey Durr, George Larry Durr, and Howard Durr; son-in-law, Rev. Robert Earl Dowell Sr.; and daughter-in-law, Lela Jackson. Funeral services honoring Mr. Durr will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. James Methodist Church, 1925 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until the hour of service. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2019.
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My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

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1925 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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