Durant Sr, Israel

Mr. Israel Durant, Sr., the son of Edward Davis and Georgia Green Durant was born on November 22, 1930 in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, after an illness. He attended the public schools of Florence County. In 1955, he moved to New Jersey and then relocated to New York in 1968. Israel was member of Community Memorial Baptist Church in Yonkers, NY for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Gwendolyn D. Anderson and Ellen “Precious” Durant; and five siblings. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 28 years, Annie Herring Durant of the home; six children, Israel Durant, Jr. of Darlington, SC; Clinton Johnson of California; Nathaniel (Curlis) Durant, Michelle Durant, Tammy D. (Origra) Richardson and Lori Ann Durant, all of New Jersey; five stepchildren, Billy Johnson, Ethel Johnson, Doris Herring, Peggy Ann Smith and Barbara Herring; 23 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Johnny L. (Patricia) Baggett; five sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; five nieces; one nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends.