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Hughie Durham Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, in Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City with Pastor Ted Hartley officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery of Johnston City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. Louis. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Hughie was born Nov. 23, 1953, in Herrin, the son of Hughie Sr. and Marilyn (Smith) Durham.
He married Kay Ann (Horn) on March 10, 1973. She survives.
Hughie owned Satellink and 3D Construction, both with his sons. He graduated high school in St. Clair, Mich. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Johnston City. He coached boy's baseball in Johnston City. He loved fishing, hunting and shooting guns on the back patio with his boys and their friends.
He is survived by his wife of Johnston City; his parents of St. Clair, Mich.; two sons, Jason Durham of Johnston City and Dwayne Durham of Johnston City; two special little grandchildren he dearly loved, Blayne and Kailor Durham; one brother, Gordon Durham and wife, Janet, of St. Clair, Mich.; one sister, Jennifer Sattler of St. Clair, Mich.; aunts and uncles, Alma and Dent Grant, Carolyn and Johnny Grant, Patsy Anderson, Dorothy and Ron Thompson, Cynthia and Dale Huegen, Margaret Smith and Bonnie Kinley; nieces and nephews, Katie Durham, Jacob Durham, Jasmine and Jadeyn Sattler; many cousins and many, many friends. .
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Opal and Ernest Smith, Hazel and Bill Durham and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
For more information or to sign the guest register, visit www.murmanandwilson.com.
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Mary Cornish-Morgan
May 22, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Durham family! I grew up with Jennifer and vacationed down in Illinois with her family. All the Durhams made me feel like I was part of their family!Reality of life is hard to swallow when family and friends pass away to soon!
Laura Fiss
May 21, 2011
Kay, my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I became acquainted with Hugh at the hospital and seen him on numerous visits. Growing a closer bond with each visit having to catch up on stories of what had been going on since the last time. Of course I always had to keep a close eye for he liked to use the "noodle" whenever he deemed necessary!!! :) He was a very witty guy with a good sense of humor. Hugh and I had a special relationship that I will always cherish and will hold the memories close to my heart forever!!!
Laura Fiss, C.T. Tech
Herrin Hospital
May 19, 2011
Kay, and Boys: You are all in my Prayers.
Hugh was one of a kind. An all around great guy. He will certainly be missed by all who knew, and know of him.
Julie Shaw
May 19, 2011
Durham family, I am sooooooo very sorry about OUR Hughie. He was an AMAZING person. One of my very FAVORITE people in the world. His humor and stories will be missed. He was ONE of a kind (thank you Jesus)ha ha. No really, I LOVED Hughie and all of his humor. I love you guys and will keep you in my prayers and will be there for you.
Kellie & Kasey
May 19, 2011
RIP Hugie you will be missed by many family & friends.
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