William Durel Achord

William Durel Achord

William Achord Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA on Feb. 18, 2026.
William Durel Achord, age 66, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on February 16, 2026, at his home in Zachary. Durel is survived by his loving mother, Judy Achord of Louisiana ; his brother, Dwayne Achord and wife Cindy of Louisiana; his sister, Angela Wegerzyn and husband John of Texas; his brother, Markus Achord of Florida; his brother, Michael Achord and wife Teshia of Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter H. Achord Jr.; sister, Lynda Achord Ficklin; sister Deana Achord Martin and his niece, Jessica Achord Clay. Durel held several jobs throughout his life and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Deerford Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association

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American Heart Association

February 19, 2026

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