William "Bill" Buchanan DuRant

Mr. William "Bill" Buchanan DuRant, of Laurinburg passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the age of 94.

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.  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.  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.

Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by the love of his life, Hazel Ormsby DuRant; brother, Frederick “Frazier” DuRant, Jr.; sisters, Marjorie DuRant Fairley Coughenour and Ethel Marie LeVay.

Bill leaves behind his brother-in-law, Ted Ormsby of Greenville, SC, many nephews, nieces, church family, friends, and a community who loved him.

Graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday August 13, 2022 at Hillside Memorial Park. 

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