Mr. Kevin Durante “Chill” Commander, 59, gained his wings on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on December 30, 1966, in High Point, NC, to the late Clifton Commander, Jr., and Maggie Lee Commander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Commander.

Kevin's former employers were Duke Energy and John Deere.

He was the limelight of the party. He loved having fun, singing, music, eating seafood, taking pictures, playing chess and darts, and most of all, he loved his family.

Kevin leaves to cherish his three sons, Christopher Little of Charlotte, NC, Chad Commander and Pierre Ezekiel both of High Point, NC; one daughter, Mykayia Commander of Chicago, Il; nine grandchildren; three sister; Cynthia Commander, Theresa Commander, and Margret Hope all of High Point, NC; two brothers, Gregory Commander and Christian Harris both of High Point, NC; a very special friend, Paula Evans; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

AFuneral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.