Walter Howard Durant was born on May 18, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to the union of the late Vivian & Simon Durant. Walter was the eldest of two children born to this union. Walter and his younger brother Ronald were inseparable.
Walter received Christ at an early age at Bethel Baptist Church in the Collegeville Community.
He attended Hudson Elementary School and A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham, where he excelled in Match and Science. Walter was a graduate of Alabama A&M University, majoring in Chemistry.
Walter began his teaching career in Shelby County, Alabama. During this time, he was drafted into the military serving the Army Chemical Corp. for two years.
As blessings came, Walter was blessed to be joined in matrimony to Geraldine Prince. To this union Toni Yvette was born.
Walter received his Masters Degree from Alabama A&M. While studying at Berrien Springs University as well, he met the Superintendent of Schools for Wayne Westland, Michigan. As a result of this meeting, Walter began his teaching career in Michigan.
He taught at Marshall Junior High School and later became Principal of Adams Middle School from which he retired as principal. After retirement, Walter worked at Madonna College as a supervisor of beginning teachers and also at Wayne County Community College.
Walter was an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., pledging in 1952. He received an award for devotion and service as a sixty-year Omega Legend. He was also a member of the Patriot Guard Riders in Florida.
Walter met Patricia Simon, the love of his life in 1987. The two became one on July 27, 1991, a union that lasted 27 years. Walter loved the outdoors, hunting, riding his motorcycle and traveling in his R.V.
He and Pat had many memorable years snow birding from Michigan to their 5th wheel in Bushnell, Florida in their motor home.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved and devoted wife Patricia, daughters Toni (Darrel); and Anita (Brett); brother Ronald (Katherine); sisters-in-law Barbara Johnson & Barbara Crane and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A special good-bye to all the students he taught.
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