of West Memphis, AR
January 4, 1944 - April 26, 2025
Chadd Lanier Durrett, Jr., 81, of West Memphis, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26th. He was born January 4, 1944, in El Dorado to Chadd and Faye Durrett. He was raised in Strong, Ark., and graduated from Strong High School in 1961.
He graduated from the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He received his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 1969. He married the love of his life Leta on January 28, 1967. After he passed the bar exam, they moved to West Memphis, where he practiced law for 53 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Memphis for 56 years. He served in numerous leadership roles in the church, but was most proud to have served as chair of the Building Committee, which was tasked with renovating the church. He also served on the Board of Directors for Crittenden Memorial Hospital and Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was a proud charter member of Poker Point Hunting Club. He had a deep love for his Lord, Jesus Christ, his family, his friends, and his Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his big brother, Gregory Lanier Durrett. He is survived by his wife Leta, his sons Greg and wife Holly of Franklin, Tenn., Matt and wife Shelly of Fayetteville, Ark., grandchildren Elizabeth, Lauren, Piper, and Paige, and his sister Martha Phelps of Craig, Colo.
Visitation will be held Thursday May 1st at 9:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in West Memphis, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the First United Methodist Church of West Memphis, or to the charity of your choice.