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Terrell Durden Obituary
Durden
December 06, 1926-
March 10, 2011
Columbus, Georgia- Terrell Durden 84, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
Graveside services for Mr. Durden will be held Monday, March 14, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Parkhill Cemetery with Chaplain Col. Jim Wiggins officiating. The Durden family will receive friends Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:00-6:00 P.M. EDT at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road Columbus, GA 31907.
Terrell Durden was born December 06, 1926 to the late William Metz and Naomi Allen Durden. Mr. Durden joined the Navy when he was seventeen during World War II where he served in the South Pacific. Mr. Durden was also the pitcher for the Columbus Reds senior citizens softball team winning the World Series several times. Mr. Durden is also a lifetime member of Second Baptist Church of Columbus.
In addition to his parents Mr. Durden was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Kimberly Durden, brother and sister-in-law James and Myrtle Durden.
Mr. Durden is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years Dorothy Smith Durden, two sons T. Wayne Durden of Cataula, Georgia, Mike Durden and wife Lisa of Columbus, Georgia, Brother Elmer Durden and wife Bonnie of Ellijay, Georgia and three grandchildren Chandler, Christina and Kandyce as well as several nieces and nephews.
Terrell Durden was a loyal and dedicated father and husband who proudly served his country and will be forever missed.
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Eke Brown
March 15, 2011
Mike, Wayne and Mrs. Durden,
I'm sorry I was unable to come to the visitation or funeral to give you support then, but please know I've been praying for you. I know there is an emptiness there with the passing of Mr. Durden. I always liked him, his simple straight forward way, and his sense of humor. This world has truly lost a great man.
I continue to pray for you and am available to you if I can help in any way.
Blessings,
Eke Brown
Eric and Stephanie Johnson
March 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless and comfort you all.
ann lasch
March 14, 2011
So very sorry to just hear about the great loss of Terrell.....he was always a kind face with an endearing smile and warm voice. My thoughts are with Dot and the boys. My sincere sympathies, Ann Lasch (Blanche Walker's daughter)
March 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dot and family. There were lots of good times spent with you all at the softball field and also with Tut at the post office. Sorry that we cannot attend the services,we live out of town now.
Elinor & Billy Rowe, Blairsville, GA
Pearlie Allen
March 12, 2011
Terrell will surely be missed I remember at this time the many times as a boy I watched him play softball at Columbus Mill. His influnce was part of the reason I served 28 years in the USN. My prayers are with the family and I feel confident he is in Abrahams arms.
Rev. Pearlie Lamar Allen and wife Jean
Deborah Johnston
March 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel God's perfect peace and comfort. Debi (Buddy and Jean Norman's daughter)
Brenda Fiquett
March 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Riley
March 12, 2011
Thinking of you and your family at this time.
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