James C. Duren, Sr., 91, passed away Friday June 12, 2020 in
Edwards, MS. A private graveside service will be held on
Monday June 15, 2020 in the Edwards Cemetery.
Mr. Duren was born in Robeline, LA the son of Emmett Henry
and Ellis Johnson Duren. He worked as a crane operator for
over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved
the outdoors.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 69 years, Nancy T.
Duren; five children, James C. Duren, Jr. (Kimberly); Charles
Emmett Duren (Sandy); Kathryn Gray; Tommy Duren; and Cindy
Wright; he is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, twenty
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; also,
two sisters, Wanda Fenn and Georgia Matthews.