Harlon Duren

Harlon Duren, 85, of Kirby, died Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born October 9, 1930, in San Angelo, Texas, the son of Gilbert Harlon Duren and Lou V. Ross Duren Candler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters. A member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, he served as Deacon, Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher. He was Pike County Justice of the Peace from 1975-1979; Pike County Judge from 1979-1988; a member of Glenwood Masonic Lodge #662 and the National Democratic Party. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jean Duren of Kirby; son, Keith (Diane) Duren of Hollywood; daughter, Lisa Duren of Kirby; grandsons, Wes Duren and Cliff Duren; brothers, Larry (Sharon) Candler and Melvin Duren; and sisters, Dortha Kersey, Joyce Nell (Joyce) Tolleson and Brenda (Bill) Barnes. Services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, in Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Golden and Bro. Jack Herring officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.