Ralph K. Duran

Ralph K. Duran, 81, passed away on January 26, 2023, at his home in Noxapater, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at Liberty Baptist Church in Noxapater with Bro. Ben McDaniel officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the church from 2 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Liberty Church Cemetery. Ralph was born in Winston County, Mississippi, on July 23, 1941, to John and Lessie Mae Robertson Duran. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Ralph was an avid sports fan from high school through professional. He coached all three of his children in Little League. He loved his grandchildren and following them in all of their ambitions. Ralph retired from Taylor Machine Works after 40 years as a machinist. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Murle Hamilton Duran of Noxapater; and three children: Dennis Duran and wife, Mylinda, of Louisville; Ralph D. Duran and wife, Jodie, of Noxapater; and Susan McDaniel and husband, Jim, of Philadelphia, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw Ralph” to his grandchildren: Chance McDaniel, Heath (Evyn) McDaniel, Ty Duran, Morgan Duran, Madison McDaniel, Wyatt (Candace) McDaniel, Jeremy Woods, and Lacy Stone; and six great-grandchildren: Maverick McDaniel, Dalton, Kaylee, Jada, Calista, and Landon Woods. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Kugle, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; 10 siblings: Lennie Ree Ballard, Gracie Kelly, Nannie Baysinger, Homer, Horace, Lewis, Frank, Bob, W. W. “Boy” Duran, and Howard Duran, and grandson, Jason Woods. Serving as pallbearers are Ty Duran, Heath McDaniel, Wyatt McDaniel, Donnie Duran, Larry Duran, and Mark Kugle. Honorary pallbearers are Edsel Adams, Chris Bates, Billy Wade Clark, Allen Goodin, Wendell McGee, and Bobby Stanley. Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Ralph K. Duran

July 23, 1941 - January 26, 2023

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Ralph K. Duran

July 23, 1941 - January 26, 2023

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