
Donald (Don) Roy Durr, 73, of Marthaville, went home to be with his Lord on Sept. 9, 2016. The memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Beulah Methodist Church in Marthaville. Don was born on Jan. 12, 1943 in Natchitoches. He is preceded in death by his father; W.C. (Pud) Durr; mother Florence Youngblood; and brother; Neal Durr. He is survived by his children; Tracy Durr and wife Donna of Livingston, Texas, Natalie Elfstrom and husband John of La Porte, Texas, Roy Durr of Leesville, Melinda Sansonetti and husband Phillip of Phoenix, Ariz., Scott Durr of Phoenix, Ariz., Kimberly Mize and husband Robbie of Jackson, Mo., Donald Durr of Phoenix Ariz., and Adam Durr of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Vicky Petty and Lynda Roberts; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was a butcher by trade but was really a “Jack of All Trades.” He served honorable in the United States Army. He was known for his witty sense of humor and had a heart of gold. He was an avid reader of the Thrifty Nickel. Hobbies included coin collecting and fishing. He was a “collector” of unique treasures and was always tinkering on old cars. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.