Dr. James Durell Tuberville

Greenwood, LA- Please don’t be alarmed if you hear today that Durell Tuberville is dead. Nothing could be further from the truth. Durell is more alive today than he’s ever been! He is walking those promised streets of gold, waiting to hear those cherished words, “Well Done.”

Durell began “Living the Miracle” he has testified of for the past 58 months in a far greater reality on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He would ask that we celebrate his ‘promotion’ and not grieve our loss as it is his gain! It was his greatest hope that his life, example, and faith would inspire others to live each day acknowledging the miracles that surround us all.

James Durell Tuberville, (Durell) was born on October 25, 1958, in Shreveport, LA and went to be with our Lord on August 13, 2017 following a faith inspiring valiant fight.

He attended Grawood Christian School, was a graduate of Southwood High School, Southwestern Assemblies of God College, Louisiana Tech University, and Capella University.

The early years of Durell’s ministry were served at Luna and Natchitoches, LA as youth pastor. He later served as Pastor of Bethel Assembly of God, in Shreveport for more than 11 years. Durell was honored to be a member of the Shreveport Fire Department for over 20 years, where he was known simply as Chaplain or Preacher. “Rescuing the Rescuer” would continue to be his passion for more than 30 years. Dr. Tuberville played an integral role in directing and providing CISM services for several national disasters: the bombing of the Murrah P. Federal Building, OKC; Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; 9/11, and the devastating earthquakes in Haiti in 2010.

At the time of his death, Dr. Tuberville served as Counselor on the Pastoral staff at Shreveport Community Church and as President of Personal Solutions, Inc. Durell served as Chaplain for the Caddo Parish Sherriff’s Office; Caddo Fire District 3, and as National Chaplain of the Firefighters’ motorcycle club, BKMC until the time of his death. He poured out his life helping people through their most difficult days. Durell LOVED: His Lord, his family, his church, people. He was a man’s man, a Godly man, and a devoted family man.

Durell was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Moore Tuberville.

He leaves behind his childhood sweetheart, wife and soulmate of over 40 years, Susan McKinnon Tuberville; Durell is survived by two sons who were the pride of his life, Joshua Durell Tuberville and wife Claleigh of Huntsville, AR; Dustin Bruce Tuberville and wife Lindsey of Bethany, LA; five grandsons who brought him his greatest joy, Jackson Davis Tuberville, Tristan Bryce Tuberville, Elijah Morgan Tuberville, all of Bethany, LA, Asa Cash Tuberville and Angus Creed Tuberville of Huntsville, AR; his father, J.D. Tuberville of Waskom, TX; two sisters, Denise Tuberville Thomas and husband, Greg of Ruston, LA; Darla Tuberville Costlow and husband, Monty of Athens, TX.

Susan and the family would like to express a special thanks to the extraordinary family of First Responders and Emergency Workers including Caddo Fire District 3 & Chief E Mitchell; SFD, both current and retired; members of the BKMC who have poured out their lives and love to support Durell and Susan throughout this journey. Special thanks to the family of SCC, the Christus Schumpert Cancer Treatment teams: chemo, radiation & hospice groups that ‘wrapped’ Durell in their love and care for the past 5 years. A most heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Massengill for his compassion, love, excellent care and dedication always above and beyond the call!

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations may be made to the Children’s Burn Camp, Camp I’m Still Me, in memory of Durell through the local, Shreveport Chapter of the Brothers’ Keepers Motorcycle Club.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Dr. James Durell Tuberville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Shreveport Community Church. Officiating will be Pastor Denny Duron, Bossier City Fire Chaplain, Craig Kennedy along with past Shreveport Fire Chief, Bo Roberts. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Shreveport Community Church.

Honoring Durell as pallbearers will be: David Glass, Mark Connella, Tim Thames, Henry Simons, John Fulco, Ernest Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Security Team and Usher Corp. of SCC.

You may share words of comfort with the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com