Alexander Kent Durnin

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 7 Dec 1920 - Greensburg, St. Helena, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 25 Apr 1989 - Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet, Baton Rouge, USA ( at age 68)
         Burial: 27 Apr 1989 - Greenoaks Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 5868956
Events
•  Residence: Apr 1975, Greensburg, St. Helena, Louisiana, USA. 

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Parents

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         Father: Alexander Joseph Durnin
         Mother: Anna Kent Davis

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Edith Olinde
       Marriage: 

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census: 4/19/1930 4th Ward, St. Helena, Louisiana
Alexander Durnin is the 55 year old white male head of household, who owns his home. Born in Louisiana, his father in Ireland, his mother in Louisiana, he works as a farmer on his general farm, and is not a veteran. He is married to 45 year old Anna K. Durnin of Louisiana, as were her parents. When they were first married, Alexander was 26 and Anna was 16. They have 4 children still living at home, all born in Louisiana, all attending school: John A. Durnin, 19 year old son; Ruth M. Durnin, 16 year old daughter; Arnold D. Durnin, 14 year old son; and Alexander K. Durnin, 9 year old son.

Per WWII Draft Registration 2/16/1942
Alex Kent Durnin is 21 years old, born Dec 7, 1921 in Greensburg, Louisiana. He resides at 2446 Lee St., Baton Rouge, E.B.R., La., and his phone number is 9737. The person who will always know his address is W. A. Mc Gehee, , same current address. Alex works for Auto LEC Store, 701 Main, Baton Rouge, La. He is described as white race, 5'9½" tall, 145 lbs., blue eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion.

Per 1950 US Census 4/14/1950 5273 Bradley, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alex K. Durnin is the 29 year old white male head of household, who works as a store room clerk in a chemical plant, and worked 40 hours last week. He and the family were born in Louisiana. His wife is 27 year old Edith Durnin, who keeps house. They have 3 sons, 5 year old Douglas Durnin, 4 year old Jerry Durnin, and 4 year old Terry Durnin.

Per The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 3-D
Died Tuesday, April 25, 1989, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 68, a native of Greensburg and resident of Baton Rouge. He was founder of A.K. Durnin Chrysler Plymouth Inc. Religious services at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. John Senette. Entombment in Greenoaks Mausoleum.
Survived by wife, Edith Olinde Durnin; three sons, Terry J. Durnin, Jerry L. Durnin and Douglas K. Durnin, all of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Ruth Durnin Herbert, Hammond, and Gladys Durnin McGehee, Central; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Alex and Anna Davis Durnin; a sister, Mildred Durnin Rohner; and three brothers, Davis Durnin, John A. Durnin and Arnold Durnin. Pallbearers will be Jason Durnin,Brian Durnin, Al Versen, W. Dave Etheridge, V. Price LeBlanc and Clarence Rohner.
He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge, 3538 Cole Dr., 70806, Cancer Society of Greater Baton Rouge, 650 Steele Blvd., 70806, or a charity. Welsh Funeral Home Guardian Chapel in charge of arrangements.

A.K. Durnin: A quarter century in Baton Rouge area auto business: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, April 28, 1989
Deceased Name: A.K. Durnin: A quarter century in Baton Rouge area auto business
A. K. Durnin, a native of St. Helena Parish and noted Baton Rouge automobile dealer, died this week. He left behind an indelible mark on the automobile business and a family dealership that has continued to thrive since his retirement seven years ago.
Durnin began selling cars "part-time" while working for Ethyl in Baton Rouge and, in 1958, joined Holmes Ford as a salesman. Positions with several Baton Rouge dealerships led to a sales management job with a Hammond dealership and later a job with the St. Gabriel American Motors outlet. That AMC dealer was Price LeBlanc and the two men were soon partners in the Gonzales Chrysler-Plymouth dealership.
When the Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Denham Springs became available in 1971, Durnin decided it was his opportunity for independence. Following its purchase and three years of growth he moved the franchise to Baton Rouge in 1974.
His quarter century in the automobile business was characterized by his progressive methods and soft spoken ways and his influence remains, a part of his legacy.
--Jerry Wallace

A.K. Durnin, 68, dies; rites slated: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
State Times (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, April 26, 1989
Deceased Name: A.K. Durnin, 68, dies; rites slated
Funeral services were held this morning for A.K. Durnin, founder of A.K. Durnin Chrysler-Plymouth Inc., who died Tuesday at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center at the age of 68.
Durnin started in the car business in 1964, when he and Price LeBlanc began a dealership together. Durnin split with LeBlanc in 1971 to open his own dealership in Denham Springs.
He began operating the Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Baton Rouge three years later.
Religious services were scheduled at St. Luke's Episcopal Church this morning, followed by burial at Greenoaks Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Olinde Durnin, and three sons.

Per Findagrave.com Alex Kent "AK" Durnin
Birth: Dec. 7, 1921 Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death: 1989

Family links:
Parents:
Alex Joseph Durnin (1875 - 1964)
Anna Kent Davis Durnin (1885 - 1975)

Siblings:
Mildred Durnin Rohner (1903 - 1975)*
Davis Bailey Durnin (1906 - 1966)*
Gladys Durnin McGehee (1908 - 1992)*
John Alexander Durnin (1911 - 1977)*
Arnold Dudley Durnin (1916 - 1976)*
Alex Kent Durnin (1921 - 1989)
*Calculated relationship

Burial: Greenoaks Memorial Park Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot: Lakeside Mausoleum
Maintained by: NW Mountain Man
Originally Created by: Joel Manuel
Record added: Oct 22, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5868956

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameAlex Kent Durnin [A K Durnin]
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date7 Dec 1920
Birth PlaceGreensburg, Louisiana
Death Date25 Apr 1989
Father Alex J Durnin
Mother Anna Kent
SSN438161599
NotesFeb 1939: Name Listed As Alex Kent Durnin;
10 May 1989: Name Listed As A K Durnin

Research:

possible wife ruth edith olinde
Marriage license in Advocate 10/21/1942 Alex Kent Durnin, Rita Edith Olinde
Twin sons Advocate 7/18/1945
Edith Olinde Durnin Obit 1/19/2010 Advocate