William Russell Durden

WILLIAM RUSSELL “BILL” DURDEN, AGE 65 And a resident of Franklinton died at 3:30 pm Wednesday December 16, 2009 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He was well known for his sense of humor, kindness, and friendship with so many people. The most important thing to him was time spent with his family. Bill had a tremendous love for his hometown and was a real friend to the clients he served. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Hillcrest Baptist Church and an active member of the Franklinton Country Club. Bill received his Bachelors degree in accounting from LSU in 1966 and later established his own firm in Franklinton in 1982. He is a member of the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Bill was heavily involved in community and civic organizations including serving on the Franklinton Town Council for 20 years, the Chamber of Commerce and Past President and Treasurer of the Lions Club. He was very involved in several committees of the Washington Parish Fair including the Midway Committee and as Chairman of the Stage and Parade Committee. He also served on the Fair Association Board as President, Vice-President, and most recently as Treasurer for the second time. Bill was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was a true friend to all who knew him and he’ll be greatly missed. Survived by: Wife: Linda Norton Durden of Franklinton Daughter and Son in law: Debbie and Lance Jarrell of Franklinton 2 Grandchildren: Taylor Elizabeth Jarrell and Preston Russell Jarrell Mother: Florena Jenkins Durden of Franklinton Sister and Brother in law: Barbara and Paul Alford of Mt. Hermon Niece and nephew in law: Theresa and Gene Consterdine of Baton Rouge Great niece and nephew: Victoria and Haleigh Consterdine He was preceded in death by his father Russell Durden, sister Candis Lorena Durden, nephew Preston Alford, father in law and mother in law Marion T. and Doris E. Norton Visitation will be at Hillcrest Baptist Church Friday December 18th from 5 pm until 9 pm and after 9 am on Saturday. A funeral service will be held at the church at 11 am on Saturday with Dr. Gene Richards, Rev. Mike Edens and Rev. Denny Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow in Morris Cemetery. Pallbearers: Richard Knight, Ron Brumfield, Dennis Crowe, Stephen Warren, Jeff Green, Randy Magee, Neale Brumfield Honorary Pallbearers: Dale Spencer, Ted Spencer, Richard Jenkins, Daryl Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, David Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Don Lewis, Karl Casanova, Deacons of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Mayor and Officials of the Town of Franklinton

William Russell Durden

March 5, 1944 - December 16, 2009

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March 5, 1944 - December 16, 2009

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