Gregory Alan Durning

Gregory Alan Durning obituary, Chandler, AZ

Gregory Alan Durning

Gregory Durning Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samaritan Funeral & Cremation Services - Phoenix on Feb. 23, 2026.
Born in Amarillo, TX January 22, 1961 to Ken and Arlene (Rigdon) Durning. Older sister Tammy and younger brother Ken. Military family. Moved to Chandler AZ in early 1970s. Graduated Chandler High in 1979 before going to work for Motorola.

Preceded in death by his parent and sister, Tammy Bates.

Survived by his daughter, Cynthia, grandchildren Tristyn and Matthew, his son Scott, brother in law, Bill Bates, brother Ken and sister in law Kim, nephew Chris Lui, nieces Ainsley and Noelle Durning, and Amy (Eric) Sanders along with numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Cremation is entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home in Phoenix.

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Nancy Flatoff

February 20, 2026

I am so sorry to hear about Greg Durning passing...he was my supervisor back in the days at l3 commication when I got hired..I will miss my friend and my condolences to the family

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