of Yellville, AR
December 20, 1954 - March 16, 2017
Dan R. Duren, age 62, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Dan was born December 20, 1954 in Yellville, Arkansas to the late Robert Marion and Betty Jo (Burns) Duren. He was a 1972 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, a 1976 graduate of UCA in Conway, Arkansas.
Dan was former owner/operator of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas and in 2015 when it became Roller-Burns Funeral Home, he continued as funeral director. In his capacity as owner and funeral director for Burns Funeral Home he served and ministered to many families in Marion County and beyond.
Dan served as Marion County Coroner from 1999 2016; he was on the Board of Directors of Bank of Yellville/Arvest Bank in Yellville; he was former Captain of the Yellville Volunteer Fire Department; and a past member of Yellville Chamber of Commerce. He was Grand Marshall for Turkey Trot in 2014. Dan was an Arkansas Razorback fan, a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and an avid fan of 11D Racing. He was a faithful, active member of First Baptist Church in Yellville where he served as deacon and trustee.
He is survived by his wife, Susie, of the home; his daughter Amanda Johnston of Benton, Arkansas; his son Hunter Duren and his wife, Mikala, of Yellville, Arkansas; two brothers: Glen Duren of Yellville, Arkansas; and Mark Duren and his wife, Susan, of Harrison, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Addison, Reese, Hank, and Gunner; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 5:00 7:00 pm Saturday, March 18, 2017 in the gymnasium at the Yellville-Summit School multi-purpose building.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 19, 2017 also in the gymnasium at the Yellville-Summit School multi-purpose building with Bro. Rick Pyron officiating.
Interment will follow at Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas
Pallbearers will be Shawn Lane, Heath Davenport, Matt Davenport, Kyle Davenport, Kandy Methvin, and Joe Don Sharp.
Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church, Staff of Burns Funeral Home, Dalo Dixon, and Keith Evans.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Yellville; or the Yellville City Park.
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7 Condolence(s)
The Staff of Ruebel Funeral Home
Monday, March 20, 2017
Dan was a great funeral director and leader in the Yellville-Summit Community, he will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolence in this time of loss.
Jill Gould
Monday, March 20, 2017
Very sorry for your loss.Prayers for your family.
Mike Reid
Saturday, March 18, 2017
To an old friend who I grew up with. You touched the lives of most people in the area, including me and my family. You left us too soon, but you will never be forgotten. May God bless you.
Merrelle & Darlene Conner
Friday, March 17, 2017
Susie and family,
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Merrelle & Darlene Conner
Dr. Glenn & Jo Ella Buck
Friday, March 17, 2017
Susie & family: We were saddened to hear of Dan`s passing. He was a wonderful Gentleman & it was our great pleasure to have known & shared with him over the years! We like you will miss him greatly but know he is now in a better place on a higher plain. We also pray our precious Lord will comfort you during this very sad time in your lives & give you great hope for tomorrow! We thank you all for providing a necessary service to our family & the Marion county community! May God bless & keep you in His wonderful care!
Randy & Cheryl Zeigler
Friday, March 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the family of Dan. A large hole has been left in our community.
Justin D Donaldson
Friday, March 17, 2017
Susie and family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. Dan was a good friend to me and my family. Regards, Justin Donaldson
Joshua 1:9