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Joe Durrance Obituary
Newberry - Joe "Dude" Durrance of Newberry died Sunday November 4, 2007 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was 77. He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation as a foreman of heavy equipment operations. He loved his family, and he was a Baptist.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Judy Durrance; daughter Debbie Sandoval of Melrose; son Gerald Durrance of Newberry; sisters Gertie McAfee of Newberry and Mary Jones of Archer; four grandchildren, Scott and Brent Hitt, and Amanda and Lindsay Durrance; and three great grandchildren, Joey, Cheyenne, and Braeson Hitt.
The family will receive friends at the Milam Funeral Home of Newberry on Tuesday from 5 until 7 P.M. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at the Jonesville Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. The family requests that those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Jonesville Cemetery Association, c/o 713 SW 226th ST Newberry, FL 32669.
Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 22405 W. Newberry RD. 352-472-5361.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Brent Hitt
November 15, 2007
Dear Grandmother, Mom, and Gerald
I know this is a hard time for all of us but we all have to stick together as a family and keep some comfort within ourselves knowing that Dude is in a better place and knowing that he is not suffering anymore. He knows how much love that all of us have for him and we know that he has the same in return. May God be with you guys through all of this and know ill be there for whatever i can do. Love you all to death.
Scott Hitt
November 15, 2007
Grandmother I know your heart is heavy now but grandaddy is in a better place and waiting till the day he see's you again. Mom and Gerald keep your heads up Grandaddy lived a long beautiful life. Sorry I couldn't be there but we are praying for God to ease you pain. We love you all and rest well knowing he's in a better place where his pain is non existant.
Lindsay Durrance
November 14, 2007
Dear Juju,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Dude,
I know you are in a better place, we all miss and love you
Sue Dees
November 6, 2007
Mrs. Judy, Debbie & Gerald,
Sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him, he was such a good man. Will always remember the times going to your house from church all those years ago, and growing up around your family. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you
Jed & Sue Dees
Mallory McCallister & Brad Davis
November 6, 2007
Durrance Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.
Nancy Hodge
November 6, 2007
Ms Judy, Gerald, and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Joe's passing. I know your hearts are heavy, but know that God will heal them in time. He's resting in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, and he and Jim are now healed, and rejoicing together. Love, Nancy
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