Thomas "Tom" M. Durand, a 64-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on August 31, 2015, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tom was born on January 5, 1951, and was the son of Alfred and Myra Epperly Durand. He was raised on a farm in Herrickville, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School and Penn State University. After working in various industries, Tom found his calling by opening his own successful pawn shop, Mr. Pawn, in Raleigh, NC.
On the night of his death, Tom was locking up his store when he became the victim of a senseless act of violence.
The investigation into Tom's death revealed that he was murdered while closing his business. The details surrounding the incident indicate that it was a violent crime, but specific information about suspects, arrests, or ongoing investigations remains limited. The authorities have not released any further details about potential suspects or motives behind the crime.
Tom's death left a significant impact on his family and the community. He is survived by his wife, Mary McKibben, and their three daughters, Stephanie, Laura, and Elizabeth. The family held a funeral service on September 5, 2015, at Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Wake Forest, NC. In lieu of flowers, a college fund was established for his daughter, Elizabeth.
Despite the tragic circumstances of his death, Tom's legacy lives on through his family and the community he served. The investigation into his murder continues, and authorities are still seeking information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this heinous crime.
