Melvin Duren Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melvin Duren of Tecumseh, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 68, on March 10, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melvin Duren or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruth Duren (Cornelius) and John Thomas Duren; and his siblings, Henry Duren and Phyllis Williams. He is survived by: his wife Catherine M. Duren; his children, Melvin Duren II, David Ellis Duren and Raven Alicia Jackson (Javon); his stepchildren, Jordan Reginald Sheffield and Kayla Marie Winters; his grandchildren, Melvin III, Donvan, Tenaya S., Quinika, Ayinde, Amir, David II, London, Sariah, Javier Dominique, Aubree Maria, Joshua, Ash Lee Kira-Renee, Aeryn Sun, Alliyah Marie, Julius Franklin Tyree and Ta Lyn Monet; his siblings, Nate Duren, Gregory Duren (Crystal), Clarence Duren (Linda), Charlie Duren (Sheryl), Raymond Duren (Deborah), Larry Duren (Sharon), John Duren Jr. (Angelika), Sandra Hardiman (Clifford), Gerldine Johnson, Ruth Daniels and Katie Hall (George); and his stepmother Ophelia Duren. He is also survived by nieces & nephews.