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Herbert Durham Obituary

Mr. Herbert Bruce Durham Sr., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Lucille Durham, and five siblings. Survivors include his children, Celia, Renae,and Herbert (Cheryl) Durham Jr. and devoted daughter and son, Ronda and Harold Durham; mother of his children, Mrs. Dorothy D. Edmonds; grandchildren, Tonya Samuel (Sarah) and Christopher Durham and Alicia (Jason) Coles; great-grandchildren, Samya Durham, Marissa Coles, Ashonta Browne and Laiya Durham; four brothers, devoted brother, Phillip (Shirley) Durham, Irving Durham Sr., Edward (Gracie) Durham, Ivory "Buddy" (Beverly) Durham; two sisters, Maybell Holland, Constance "Bunky" Grandy; sister-in-law, Connie Durham; other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Salem Health and Rehabilitation Centers, nurses, Misty and Maria, and the staff of unit 3. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009, 11 a.m., at Serenity Funeral Home with the Rev. Dwight Steele Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity Wednesday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Service. www.serenityfuneralhome.net.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 14, 2009.

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July 16, 2009

July 16th 2009
To The Rhonda , Alicia & Family
May God continue to Bless you through this hard time. Always remember the good times and know that God will always strengthen you when ever you need him, so keep your head up and be strong for each other.
love ya Dee Dee

CHRISTA HALL

July 16, 2009

May God hold and continue to bless you and your family. Rhonda I know you held high regards for your father and your memories will hold him dear to yor heart and you'll know God never makes mistakes. I will keep you and your family in prayer. Love always

Cheryl Durham

July 15, 2009

My Dearest Family:

I pray that the love of family and friends will be of some comfort to you at this time. Please know that you are lifted up in prayer. When days seem dark...remember to kneel and pray and know that the God that we serve...will sustain you.

With love and deepest sympathy,

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