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1930
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2016
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William Durden Obituary
May 3, 1930 - June 13,2016
Macon, GA- William Donald Durden, 86, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Timothy Durden officiating. The family will greet friends from Noon to service time on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the funeral home.
Mr. Durden was born in Macon, Georgia to the late John Durden and Mae Warrick. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Greg Butts, two brothers and a sister. Mr. Durden was retired from Golden Key Locksmith. He was a former member of Ayers Road Baptist Church and enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music and magic tricks. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his wife of sixty four years, Martha Coley Durden of Macon, daughters; Opal Butts of Haddock, Sheila Hodgens of Perry, grandchildren, Rhonda (Jimmy) Meadows of Gray, Shawna Childers of Haddock, Kim (Wayne) Sadler of Macon, Austin Hodgens of Macon, great grandchildren, Brendon, Brittney, Chelsea, Jessica, Josh, Kaley, Cody, Shelby, Dylan, Rylee, great great grandchildren, Colby, Emma, Kendall, and Colton, granddaughter-in-law, Tracy Butts and several nieces and nephews.
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Brenda Carstarphen
June 9, 2022
Greatest uncle a child could have growing up. Although, we lost touch a few years you were always on my mind. Miss you. Lu
Brenda Carstarphen
June 9, 2020
Just doesnt seem like its been 4 yrs. I love you uncle William. Now that I was back in family it tragic we didnt have more time. RIP.
Sheila Hodgens
January 23, 2017
Love and miss you Dad. Rest in Peace. I'll see you later. Sheila
Alex Bass
June 17, 2016
You will certainly be missed Bill! Thanks for all the tips and a few tricks too! Always with something new to show everyone. My condolences to the family. Bill was certainly a special guy!
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Wendy Lynch
June 17, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy Sheila and family.
Tommy & Barbara Smith
June 16, 2016
Martha and all the family, sorry to hear of Mr. Bill's passing. Memories are precious and may they help to bring comfort and joy in the days ahead. I remember my sister (Carolyn) talking about him and it seemed it was always Bill and Martha, not just Bill or just Martha but always Bill and Martha. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Townsend Family
June 16, 2016
Love you Bill...we will miss you. Such a good man, with funny stories and a lot of knowledge that he graciously shared with whoever wanted to learn. Regrets that we didn't spend more time together in recent years. Condolences to Bill's family.
Ruth English Dent
June 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bills passing. I always enjoyed talking to him Roy and I send our love and prayers to the family.
Keith Kindle
June 16, 2016
Our family loves you Sheila and we are sorry for your loss.
Kay Gatins
June 16, 2016
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. My sympathy to you. Kay Gatins
Cindy & Jean English
June 16, 2016
Mom and I were sad to learn of Mr. Durden's passing. He and dad shared many good years and laughs at Golden Key. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Denise Crider
June 16, 2016
Sheila,
Praying for you and your family during this time.
Love,
Chris, Denise and Caleb
Yvonne Harrington
June 16, 2016
Mr. BILL , WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH AT THE POWERSVILLE OPRY.YOU WERE SO FAITHFUL AS LONG AS YOU WERE ABLE.....WE LOVE YOU !
JAMES AND THE BUTTERFLY LADY (YVONNE ) HARRINGTON
June 16, 2016
Our prayers are with the family.Randy and I will miss him,and so will the people at the Wagon House Opry.R.I.P.MR.BILL
Randy,Linda Kitchens (haddock,ga)
Ellen Knowles
June 16, 2016
Aunt Martha, Sheila & Opal, I'm so sorry for your loss. May the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you comfort during this difficult time. Gods blessings to you all. Prayers, Ellen Bray Knowles
Janie Mason Grayer
June 15, 2016
Sheila, may the Peace of God be with you and your family.
nancy blachly
June 15, 2016
We will miss you so much Bill at the Powersville Opry. Your playing in the past, your on-going support, your friendliness will all be sorely missed. Prayers to your wife and family.
Nancy Hargrove Blachly & Dennis Blachly
June 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person. May his memory be eternal
Sam (Chuck) & Irene Ray
Mcon, Ga
BARBARA ANN EZELL
June 15, 2016
Uncle William was always one who loved to make people laugh. I never heard him say an unkind word. I knew we were going to have fun when he was around. He loved to tell jokes and he had some good ones too. As you can tell, he looked a lot like the Louisiana Chef, Justin Wilson who passed in 2001. Heaven has gained a treasue in Uncle William. I love you Uncle William and we will rejoice together in Heaven one day.
Bobby Wayne Spangler
June 15, 2016
I will miss talking to Bill, seeing him do magic tricks and just plain hanging out. See you later my friend.
Lacey Dunn
June 15, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
June 15, 2016
Uncle William was a dear and gentle man. He had a gift for making people laugh and a talent to entertain. My hear goes out to his wife, my Aunt Martha and all his family. He was a blessed man. You will be missed. Sincerely, Danny and Brenda Carstarphen
June 14, 2016
Such a wonderful man, Mr.Durden was what I always called him. I do remember all his tricks and odd ball gadgets he liked. Back in the day he could run a checker board really fast, sweet memories on Thompson road in the summertime. Love to the Family. Doug Wheeler.
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