William "Bill" Buchanan DuRant Laurinburg, North Carolina Obituary

William "Bill" Buchanan DuRant

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Mr. William &quot;Bill&quot; Buchanan DuRant, of Laurinburg passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the age of 94.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Bill was born on May 27, 1928 in Scotland County, the son of the late Frederick Frazier DuRant and Florence Wolff DuRant. He was a United States Army veteran who proudly served his country. Lt. William DuRant retired from the Laurinburg Police Department after 35 years of dedicated service.&nbsp; He was known in the force as a great guy, wonderful leader and mentor, an excellent officer and always willing to help others. Bill was a kind man with an infectious smile who loved to laugh and joke, and always enjoyed his time with his Coffee Club. &nbsp;He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. Bill leaves a special mark on his community and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by the love of his life, Hazel Ormsby DuRant; brother, Frederick &ldquo;Frazier&rdquo; DuRant, Jr.; sisters, Marjorie DuRant Fairley Coughenour and Ethel Marie LeVay.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Bill leaves&nbsp;behind his brother-in-law, Ted Ormsby of Greenville, SC, many nephews, nieces, church family, friends, and a community who loved him.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday August 13, 2022 at Hillside Memorial Park.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
May 27, 1928 - August 6, 202205/27/192808/06/2022
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Brenda Dudley
August 17, 2022
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Lynda Lovick
August 14, 2022
What can I say about Uncle Bill Durant, he was a special man. I am so sorry for the family and communities loss. My daddy and family thought so much of him. They surely were special kind of men and I know they are rejoicing together in heaven. If I can help or comfort an... Continue Reading
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Carolyn & Marvin Radford
August 12, 2022
To Mr.Bills Family,Mr. Bill was one of the nicest men we have ever met. My sister was at Scottish Pines in 2019 and Mr.Bills wife,Mrs.Hazel was also a resident there.He would push his wife around the facility almost every day speaking to the other residents,and by the wa... Continue Reading
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Walter Rogers
August 12, 2022
Bill was a great person and Laurinburg has lost a good citizen. I often referred to him as the Mayor of Atkinson Street. He is once again with the love of his life.
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Walter Rogers
August 12, 2022
Bill will be gravely missed. I often referred to him as the mayor of Atkinson St. He is now with the love of his life.

Walter Rogers
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Debbie Mclean
August 11, 2022
I remember Mr. Bill when he would come to Scottish Pines and visit his wife. Then he was a resident for a short time. He was a very nice man. Always smiling and joking.
Debbie McLean ( Scottish Pines)
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Tracey Young Locklear
August 10, 2022
Mr. Bill was a wonderful, life-long friend to my daddy, Theiron Young. He would come and visit with us when daddy became homebound. They were in the Burger King Coffee Club together and when daddy passed, Mr. Bill transferred that friendship to me. Even nominating and se... Continue Reading
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Stewart Thrower
August 10, 2022
It was always a pleasure to talk to Uncle Bill. Remember watching college football with him on New Year's Day. RIP.
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Sylvia Stewart
August 10, 2022
Bill DuRant was a faithful, dedicated member of First Baptist Church. He loved this church and this community. What a treasure he was for the history of Scotland County, too. His friendly smile and warm welcome to all will be missed greatly!
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Archie Paul
August 10, 2022
Lt DuRant was a fine police officer and a true friend to man. I never saw him get upset no matter the situation. I'll miss him at breakfast at Bojangles.
Rest in Peace Lt.
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