Mike Durden

October 2, 2015

Mike Durden, age 70, of Pensacola, passed away on his birthday Wednesday, September 30, 2015.  He was a member of Windy Hill Baptist Church. He graduated from Escambia High School and he served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police. Mike was a produce manager in the grocery business for 35 years. He was a world traveler who enjoyed visiting new places and meeting new people.  His greatest joy in life was his Godchildren.  He loved cooking especially for his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Durden and Rose Hollingsworth Alvira.

He is survived by his loving wife, Veda Ellis Durden; Godchildren, Stephanie McCaskill and Steven McCaskill; brothers, Phillip Durden and Don Durden (Helen) of Gulf Breeze, and his sisters, Caroline Roberts of Navarre,  and Linda Verhonich of Navarre.

A special thanks to his nieces, Reba and Michele Heath who were such a great help and comfort.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Bedsole, Gene Ellis, Steven McCaskill, Ed Morreale, Floyd Rose, Jr. and Wesley Rose.

Visitation was held Friday, October 2, 2015,  from 5-7 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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  1. Sheila Carnley on October 5th, 2015 4:30 pm

    My prayers goes out to this family, RIP.

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