James S. Durham
October 14, 1944 - March 26, 2024
- Share:
James S. Durham
October 14, 1944 - March 26, 2024
Obituary
James S. Durham SP5 E-5, 79, of Clayton, Ohio, passed away on March 26, 2024, at VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. He was born October 14, 1944, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of Louis Durham and Lucy Cooksey (Gomes).
James is survived by his daughter Robin Law (Jamie Law), son Joe Durham, brother Billy Durham, and grandson Alex Durham along with multiple other grand-children and great grand-children. James was preceded in death by his parents Louis Durham and Lucy Cooksey, wife Beverly Durham, brothers Charles Cooksey and Robert Durham, daughter Michelle Durham, and grand-daughter Jeniva Durham.
James graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego, California. Following high school, James entered into the Army and served his country as a Biomedical Equipment Specialist in Thailand during the Vietnam Era. James worked as a general manager for many years. James enjoyed dining out, fishing, playing guitar, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. James was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
There is no service to be held and James’s final resting place will be at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.glicklerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice. Glickler Funeral Home is honored to be taking care of the Durham Family.
12 responses to James S. Durham
Robin Law says:
March 28, 2024
Thank you for the memories, laugh’s , lessons and love. You were a great dad & I will miss you each and every day!
I know you are up there dancing with mom right now <3
oxox love your baby girl
Robin Law says:
March 28, 2024
Thank you for the memories, laugh’s, lessons and love. You were A great Dad to me & you will be missed each and every day!
I know you are up in heaven dancing with mom right now. I know you are happy and that makes me happy.
love your baby girl
oxox
Fuzzi LeCompte says:
March 28, 2024
There is love in holding and there is love in letting go ❤️
Fuzzi LeCompte says:
March 28, 2024
There is love in holding and there is love in letting go
Alex Durham says:
March 28, 2024
Greatest Papa there was. I love you forever. Hope you and Amma are drinking margaritas and enjoying the sunsets. Love you both.
Lori Nichols says:
March 28, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss Robin I love you so much and may your dad be at peace now he is no longer in pain may he rest in heaven with the Lord
Lisa Davis says:
March 30, 2024
I am so grateful for having had you as a friend for 3 years. You were a lot of fun to be around and made my job enjoyable. You were one of my favorite clients and I will alway love you dearly. Robin and Jamie I’m sorry for your loss but I’m glad that I have gained two new friends. You all are special people.
Robin Arthur says:
March 31, 2024
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Robin. I know you loved your dad and you took great care of him to the end. May James rest peacefully in God’s ever loving care.
Theresia Lloyd Siemer says:
April 6, 2024
My most sincere condolences, Robin and Family on the loss of Jim your dad. He was a blessing for me and so was your mother. He is in heavenly father‘s loving arms right now and I know that he is up there dancing with Bev and looking down on you And the rest of his family.
Robin Law says:
April 19, 2024
Still lost without you dad!!! I miss you sooo much, there are no words!
love your baby girl. oxox
Sherri Durham says:
April 19, 2024
My deepest condolences to all family & friends of Jimmy’s. Jimmy will be missed for many reasons including our long talks on the phone and his wonderful sense of humor. Also his great wisdom and always bringing a smile to my face when we talked. I played this song for his brother( my dad Bob) and it applies to him as well. The song is Heaven was needing a hero. Jimmy will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Sherri Marie Durham says:
April 19, 2024
Condolences to all family and friends and all who knew Jimmy. You will be missed and never forgotten. I will miss our long talks on the phone. As well as your great humor, wit, and wisdom. I played this song for your brother(my dad Bob) and it definitely applies to you. Heaven was needing a hero. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. I love you.