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Mr. Kevin Durante Commander

Passed 01/16/2026

Obituary For Mr. Kevin Durante Commander

Mr. Kevin Durante β€œChill” 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.


Condolences & Tributes

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Eye would like to order my condolences to the Commander family in their time of grief. Eye met KC at Soul 21 he was a young man who believed that he could conquer the world even though he faced many challenges his heart was good until you backed him into a corner and he would challenge any guy at the club for disrespecting a woman. REST IN PEACE. Brother KC

Tyrone

The Chandler family sending our condolences & prayersπŸ™ May the love and support of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.My thoughts are with you.πŸ™πŸ˜ͺ SIP Kelvin love you my Brother❀

Melvin Chandler

To the Commander Kevin Commander family, we send our condolences and prayers. We grew up in the Tate st and Park st area. May the Lord comfort you in your time of need!!

Brian Collins and family

To the Commander Family: We are so heartbroken for you. Kevin was a very kind, caring and giving person. He was a joy to be around and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed. With caring thoughts and prayers, Tanya and Jerry

Tanya and Jerry

My thoughts an prayers to the Commander family during this time of bereavement

Christina Francis & Family

My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Commander family may God send his angels to comfort your hearts and minds much love to the family

Kount Drac the Legendary DJ

My Deepest Condolences

Jerod Jackson

Condolences to the Commander family and my your family be given strength and prayers for your family to love on each other unconditionally.

Valerie Rorie

An Angel has gotten his Wings πŸ™πŸΎ Ruby

Ruby

So sorry to about Kevin Commander passing I remember him when I was staying on Park Street may he RIP.

Curtis Mills

May God bless the family at this time

James Marshall

To the commander family sorry for your loss

g9319878@gmail.com

My condolences to the Commander Family. I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Kev. You will be truly missed.πŸ’”

Kennet Quick

My deepest Condolences to the Commander family on the loss of your dear brother Kevin. As you mourn the loss of Kevin, a Father, a brother, a friend to many, loved ones and all those who loved him, May God comfort you. I was able to spend time with Kevin, when visiting my sister Paula, on holidays we all shared. Kevin's presence was always there showing his love and support for my sister Paula, showing how caring he was for others with his love and caring personality. Kevin also had a sense of humor that I remember. I pray for Kevin's soul to rest in Eternal peace, free now from any worldly struggles and may his soul rest eternally in Gods Light. Through Christ Amen, Rest in Peace, you will be missed, Paula's sister (Stephanie) Gail πŸ™

stephanie rodriguez

My Sincerest Condolences to the Commander Family. πŸ™

Gina Jacobs

My condolences to the Commander family praying that God give you all strength πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Jackie

My condolences goes out to the Commander Family. Kevin Commander will truly be missed by Paula Evans I know God has Kevin now. May he Rest In Peace !!! Until we meet again! Love πŸ’• Paula Evans

Paula Evans

My condolences goes out to the Commander family Kevin Commander will truly miss by Paula Evans! I know by god has Kevin nowπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™ may he rest in peace until we meet again.love Paula Evans always and forever πŸ’•πŸ™πŸ˜’!!!

Paula Evans

My Condolences goes out to the Commander family .Kevin Commander will truly be missed by Paula Evans. I know God has Kevin now , May he rest in peace , Love Paula Evans, until we meet again .

Beverly Mitchell

My condolences goes out to the family, my sister in Christ Paula Evans introduced Me to Kevin, they trurly were a great couple Paula really loved Kevin,& Kevin loved her.As much as she loved . May he rest in Pease.

Beverly Mitchell

Our sincere condolences and prayers are extended to the family of Kevin Commander, a longtime and cherished friend of our mother, Paula Evans, and our entire family. Kevin was far more than a friendβ€”he was truly family to us.

He was caring, loving, and possessed a warm and genuine spirit. Kevin always made it a priority to look after our mother, especially since we lived in Florida and not in High Point. His kindness and concern extended to our entire family, and for that, we will always be grateful.

Kevin will be deeply missed, but his love and legacy will never be forgotten. May he rest peacefully until we meet again.

Pamela (Pam) Evans-Goodner and Family

Pamela Evans-Goodner

Sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for such a tragic loss. May Kevin now rest in heavenly peace. He was a dear friend to our family.

Sandra Culmer

Loving person always was kind to me.rip

Zena Harmon

AN ANGEL HAS GOTTEN HIS WINGS RUBY H.

rubyharmon50@gmail.com

My Friend since 89 when i moved to High Point for a year.I went back to New York and we never lost touch even when you did time..Everytime I came to NC .you made a effort to visit me. I would send you funny shirts from NYC..i just saw you the end of October..We texted the day of the incident to confirm you picking me up 1/23/26.. Im so hurt .You was always a standup and laidback brother.I will never forget you.Condolences to the Commander family..Rest in Power Brother

Monique Minter

Kevin we've been friends for along time I remember coming to y'all house and Everytime I seen you it was smiles I seen you about 2 months ago at bingo and we talked about the job we worked on together never a dull moment when I seen u rest easy friend I love you dearly

Tina Payne

Praying for The Commander Family From the Witherspoon Family πŸ’”πŸ˜­πŸŽ­πŸ§΄πŸ§€πŸ’―

Toni Witherspoon

We the Baker family sending our condolences to you at time such as this.We are praying for your family. Tim and Debra Baker

Debra H Baker

To the Commander Family, stand strong. May the Lord give you the strength to do so. My condolences I extend to you all, and I pray that the God of ALL Comfort has, and will continue to wrap His Loving arms around you.

Love & Peace,

Melanie B. Jones

Melanie Boyd Jones

Greg, Praying for you and your family. Kevin will be missed. Your former coworker at NCWorks. Paula Thomas

Paula Thomas

Sending our deepest prayers and condolences to the Commander Family.

Angel Mcbee and Family

Sorry for your loss Kevin will be missed

Whitfield Family

My condolences to the family πŸ™ so sorry for your loss

Edna Mobley

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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