Mr. Alton Timothy Durden, affectionately known as “LJ” was a native of Pascagoula, MS, and a resident of Rogers, Minnesota.  He was born to the late Dixie and Lucille (Day) Durden on June 25,1959 and departed this life on October 9, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Durden; and siblings, Larry Wonsley, Alfred Durden, and Rhonda Durden.

“LJ” will forever be remembered by his two sons, Antonio (Netia) and Dominic Malone; four siblings, Susie Payton, Calvin (Wanda) Durden Sr., Dennis (Roslyn) Durden, Phillip (Pauline) Durden; and eleven grandchildren.  And a host of loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends, one devoted, Pastor Tee McCovey.

Special thanks and recognition to Roscoe Cox, Calvin Alexander, Vera Harrison, Joyce Hammond, Joann Patterson, Aldrice Bell, Wanda Sipp, Jerry Rankin, Barbara Means, Roxsheida Richardson Arshansky, Valerie Jones, Lorenzo Williams, Wayne Durden, Assembly of Praise Ministries, and The Gulf Coast Miracle Prayerline International.