Paul S. Duren, 71, of Deltona, Florida passed away on January 02, 2024. Mr. Duren was born on October 24, 1952 to the late Samuel and Hazel Duren in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Duren is preceded in death by his sister Janet Sexton. He is survived by his loving wife Margo Duren; sister Judith Tilford; in-laws Van Tilford and Doyle Sexton; cousin Marjorie Mickelson; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Duren was born at Orange Memorial Hospital and moved from Orlando to Apopka when he was only about a year old. He attended elementary school at Dream Lake; and then moved on to Apopka High School where he graduated with the class of 1970. From there he went to Florida State University where he graduated with a major in accounting in 1974. He worked at the Office of the Auditor General from 1980-1993 as a Sr. Public Accounts Auditor. Paul was then hired by Seminole County Public Schools in 1993 and retired in 2014. During his tenure at Seminole County Public School he was elected president of the Florida School Finance Officers President in 2005.
He loved to travel around the world and visited many places. He loved to take care of his garden with his wife Margo and always brought the best vegetables to any family gathering. He loved to watch sports such as Apopka High School football games; Baseball; NASCAR; the Orlando Magic; golf and especially FSU.
Paul was a loving, caring and humble family man. He had an amazing sense of humor and could make anyone laugh with a silly little joke. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and friends.
Service
Celebration of Life
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
January 20, 2024
2:00pm
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Daisy Benway says
I am so sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to work for Paul at Seminole County Public Schools from 1993-1999 in the Finance Department. I then transferred to HR and had the priviledge of processing his retirement which he was looking forward to. He was always a kind and caring person. I enjoyed our department luncheons because Paul would have a joke or story that would make us laugh. I know that he will be missed by his family and friends.
Keni Lanagan says
I’m am so sorry for your loss, Margo. Wayne and I never had the opportunity to meet Paul. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Jeff Brizendine says
I first met Paul in 1988 when I began my career with the Auditor General’s Office. Paul trained me and was my mentor. Many others would complain that I got an advantage being trained by Paul. Since we were both accountants and both FSU grads, everything was planned out. On certain audits together, everyday was a specific lunch spot to take all the guess work out. Wednesdays were always Fat Boy’s BBQ in anticipation of nickel beer night at Church Street Station that night. For some reason, Thursdays were always a greasy chili dog place, which never sat well after the night before. On Saturdays in the Fall, you would find us spending many hours at JB’s Sports Bar watching the FSU football games. Paul was a great guy and will be missed by all.