Memories of Harry James Duren

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Harry James Duren

Bellerose, NY, USA

October 31, 1944 - May 20, 2021

Oct 31, 1944 - May 20, 2021

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Joel Tobias

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Dawn Hastings

2018, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA

Good Man

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Dawn Hastings

I was taken as a child to NYC ....."must visit Durens while your there!" My mom would always say! So glad... Read more I was taken as a child to NYC ....."must visit Durens while your there!" My mom would always say! So glad I did, it was always... Read more I was taken as a child to NYC ....."must visit Durens... Read more

Yvonne Hargrow

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Derrick Reid

My dear sister Felicia duren, my love and condolences to you and family, you and Harry will always be a spiritual mother and father to me and my family, love you both very much.

Sincerely: Derrick Reid & Family

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Yvonne Hargrow

Dear Felicia, I just found out that I could send a message. You have my deepest condolences. I loved you ... Read more Dear Felicia, I just found out that I could send a message. You have my deepest condolences. I loved you and Harry like you were... Read more Dear Felicia, I just found out that I could send a ... Read more

Derrick Reid

Harry truly indeed was like a father to me, he will always be loved and missed, he was considered to me as a spiritual father. But with spiritual eyes, minds, and hearts, we look forward to the time when we will all together with our dear Harry, Bask in the joy of our god Jehovah for all eternity. (John 5:28,29; Acts 24:15.)

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Derrick Reid

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Kurt Leuthner

I was devastated at hearing that Harry had passed. Harry and I go back to the mid 50s and he helped me to reallly appreciate the truth. Along with Mikeal Brown and his mother Merthal. They all helped me to know how important Jehovah is in our lives. Please Felicia except my deepest sympathy for your loss and of course the rest of the family also. Agape Love Kurt and Ada Leuthner

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Leatrice Upshur

May Jehovah continue to support you all. Harry will look for all of us when he awakens. Gotta be there to share with him the wonderful events just ahead that will make the promised Paradise the Reality (Re 21:3-5).

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Lisa Duren

Kimberly Tillman

Dawn Hastings

Sylvia Turner-McDuffie

Tampa, FL, USA/Charleston, SC

I never recalled meeting Cousin Harry but by reading the comments he was well loved. My Aunt Ruby was a very sweet, kind and loving woman so I'm sure cousin Harry was a wonderful man. Our Family is so huge with my Mom having 18 siblings and numerous Aunts and Uncles that we never met or we may never meet everyone but just know our combined Giles, Parker, Rutledge Family was very loved and close knit. So to my Duren Family....I so sorry for the earthly loss of cousin Harry but Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Love you all, Cousin Sylvia...daughter of Lessie Turner ( RIP )😇😇

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Lois Little

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Sylvia Turner-McDuffie

Gerri Sistrunk

May all of you receive the comfort that only God can give in your time of sadness.🙏🙏🙏

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Kimberly Tillman

Lois Little

Lisa Duren

Deloris Dean

I am so sorry for your loss. He was quite a spiritual man. Many years ago on several occasions he has giving me advice that I have never forgotten, and that I also have shared with other people. He will truly be missed.

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Kimberly Tillman

Raquel Pawlik

Lisa Duren

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Kimberly Tillman

Thanks 💝 Thanks 💝 Thanks 💝

Ahsan Walker

Lisa Duren

Jeffrey&Sheryl Brathwaite

To The Duren's & Tillman's
We send our condolences and heartfelt prayers to you all May Jehovah continue to support you all during this most difficult time for he Jehovah is near to ones who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) He will be missed greatly.... but not for long.
Warm thoughts and prayers

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Lisa Duren

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Kimberly Tillman

Can you send a picture of you guys please? Name sounds familiar. Can you send a picture of you guys please? Name sounds familiar. Can you send a picture of you guys please? Name sounds... Read more

Jeffrey&Sheryl Brathwaite

Hello Kim please text me at 321-704-3959 and we will send you a pic Hello Kim please text me at 321-704-3959 and we will send you a pic Hello Kim please text me at 321-704-3959 and we will... Read more

Yolanda Basora

Even in times of difficult, Jehovah showers us with his love and hope for a better life. Yes life without pain at last when we will welcome back our dear brother as Jehovah will changes our tears of sorrow to ones of joy. I especially thank you, the Duran Family, for fortifying my joy in that day that is closely upon us. May Jehovah continue to give you the strength in keeping calm and showing trust in Him. Indeed you will be included in my prayers tonight - Yolanda

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Lisa Duren

Kimberly Tillman

Ahsan Walker

Hi mom.
I just want to tell you that I love you. I also want to say that I will miss my father and mentor. He has been there for me in so many ways. Jehovah gave him to me. Psalm 68:5 says that 'Jehovah is a father of the fatherless'. He used Harry to fulfill that promise to me. I have always respected and loved Harry for the spiritual man he was, and for the one he helped me to be. I always valued his advice. My heart is broken. I wish I knew more so I could have spilled my heart to him about how I feel.
But I think he knew how I felt. At least I hope he did. I am glad he is resting safe in God's hands now. And I know you and the family swell with pride when Harry is mentioned. Because as was mentioned during the memorial he was and is a 'very desirable man' in Jehovah's eyes and in man's. He gave me what I needed. A great example of a man, and father, from Jehovah's view, and I will always love him for it. Cant wait to hug him and cry on his shoulder and bug him for advice again. May Jehovah be with us all until then.
Love...
AHSAN.

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Lisa Duren

Kimberly Tillman

Burnell & Jackie Williams

To the family
Our condolences
We remember Brother Duren for his kindness and modesty.
Working door to door and obtaining needed medical advice.
Our prayers will be with you.
The Williams family

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Lisa Duren

Kimberly Tillman

Jermyeta Joyner

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Jermyeta Joyner

To the Duren Family. I am deeply sorry for the loss of brother Harry as he is affectionately known as. As I was read the obituary , I notice two of his favorite songs that he continued to play. I heard Oye Como Va before but I haven't heard "So What" by Miles Davis. So I turned to . You Tube just now to listen to it. Well...needless to say I was blown away. That says it all!!! No wonder. It speaks the creative side of brother Harry. The song has a depth that only creative people like brother Harry could relate too. Just want to say he will truly be missed and I will keep you all in my prayers . Especially you my dearest sister Duren. With love - Jermyeta Joyner - Hollis Congregation.

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Lisa Duren

M Octobre

My condolences to the Duren family and extended relatives. May Jehovah God's purpose to reunite us with our loved ones bring comfort to all of you. (John 5:28, 29)
Farewell to Bro. Harry Duren, our service partner at Bowling Green and South Ferry! Hope we meet again in Paradise.
Marie

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Don, Denise Sims

Brother Duren was a man of kindness n faith. His efforts in helping our brothers n sisters in the hospital was motivating. He had a calm voice an warm smile. Easy to be a friend to, an a privilege. He will be missed. ( Jeremiah 29:11-13) Your Christian brother n sister Don, Denise Sims

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Cheryl Tellis

What an uplifting and encouraging Memorial talk for all of us who share the same hope as Brother D. Ty to the family for sharing Brother D with us all. Looking forward to the resurrection!

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Kimberly Tillman

Raquel Pawlik

Lisa Duren

Dawn Hastings

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Kimberly Tillman

Thanks sis that's so sweet!💝 Thanks sis that's so sweet!💝 Thanks sis that's so sweet!💝

Lois Little

2021, NYC, NY, USA

Cousin Lois

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Kimberly Tillman

Hey cuz. What's your parents name? We're trying to place you? Hey cuz. What's your parents name? We're trying to place you? Hey cuz. What's your parents name? We're trying to ... Read more

Lois Little

Aunt Ruby was my Mother's (Geneva Parker Little) Aunt of the Giles Family. Aunt Ruby and my Mother's Mom... Read more Aunt Ruby was my Mother's (Geneva Parker Little) Aunt of the Giles Family. Aunt Ruby and my Mother's Mom were sisters. Harry,... Read more Aunt Ruby was my Mother's (Geneva Parker Little) Aunt... Read more

Kimberly Tillman

Oooooooo! Now I remember your parents. Oooooooo! Now I remember your parents. Oooooooo! Now I remember your parents.

Beverly Douge

Even though I know this was a funeral, it felt like a tribute. So, you didn't feel sad but looking forward to the future with great hope and hugging Harry soon. This was done beautifully. Thank you. Love Bev

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Raquel Pawlik

Lisa Duren

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Anthony Carolina

My dear friends,
We mourn with those who mourn. We look forward to the day when we can be at your side to welcome our dear Brother Harry back in a beautiful new world. My fond memory is: waiting for all the signs to be taken down on the last Sunday at convention # 5 Nassau Coliseum and RBC projects together.
Anthony & Racquel Carolina

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Lisa Duren

Kimberly Tillman

DAVID y FINA VERGARA

Desde Barcelona... con mucho amor. Una preciosa e inolvidable ceremonia.
Estáis siempre en nuestro corazón.
Familia Vergara-Cardona

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Lisa Duren

Kimberly Tillman

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Dina Duren

Muchísimas gracias por vuestro apoyo y cariño. Sentimos vuestro amor y cariño a pesar de la distancia. Con... Read more Muchísimas gracias por vuestro apoyo y cariño. Sentimos vuestro amor y cariño a pesar de la distancia. Con mucho amor. Familia... Read more Muchísimas gracias por vuestro apoyo y cariño. Sentimos... Read more