- Date Of Birth: July 10, 1944
- Date Of Death: April 19, 2019
- State: Georgia
William Earon Durden, Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home in Newnan, GA. He was born on July 10, 1944 in Hampton, GA to the late William Earon Durden, Sr. and Evelyn Parker Durden. Bill, as he was known by friends and family, grew up in Griffin, GA and graduated from Griffin High School in 1962. After high school Bill enlisted into the United States Marines Corps on May 1, 1962 and was honorably discharged on August 30, 1966 at the rank of Corporal. During his time in the Marines Corps, Bill earned the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Bill worked many years for Atlanta Attachment and later retired from Bec-Don. After retirement, Bill enjoyed being a grandfather to his wonderful grandkids. When he wasn’t spending time with his family, you could find him on the golf course with the White Oak Senior Men’s Association. A long with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Durden and Malcolm Durden. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ardy Simpson Durden; children, William Earon Durden, III and his wife Brandi, Heather Woollen and her husband Rob; grandchildren, Morgan Durden, Madison Durden, Jack Woollen, Graham Woollen, James Woollen; sister, Sissy Anderson.
