Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Feb 23, 1981 – Jan 6, 2020 (Age 38)
Jacob “Jake” Durham, left this life for his heavenly home on Monday January 6, 2020. He was born to Claudia and Tim Durham on February 23, 1981, He was a 1999 graduate from Oakland High School and 2003 graduate from MTSU.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Al and Mildred, Durham, and Claude and Margaret Ward.
Besides his parents Jake is also survived by his brother, Adam Durham, aunts and uncles Judy Durham and husband Frank, Jim Ward and wife Bonnie, Don Durham and wife Trisha, cousins Abby Pollock and husband Jordan, and Emily Stout and husband Jacob, plus a large host of other family and friends from every walk of life. All who knew Jake loved him.
Jake began working auctions with his father and grandfather at the age of 10 before joining the firm full-time in 1999, becoming third-generation auctioneer and realtor with Durham Realty & Auction. He avidly supported the MTSU athletic program and was a member of the Blue Raider Athletic Association Jake was also an avid University of Tennessee fan, historian and politico.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Jake to any animal shelter of your choice or locally to PAWS. Jake’s love of his furry pals was well known especially his long-time canine companion Lady Grace Durham.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00PM Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Graveside service will be 1:00PM Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, Teb Batey will officiate. www.woodfinchapel.com
Dear Tim, Claudia and family, we are so sorry for your loss. All of us up in New York are praying for you. Wishing you comfort and solace. Love, Shawn Carstens, Robin Durham, Joel Durham Jr, Janice Durham
Shawn Carstens
January 18, 2020 | Rochester, NY
Tim & Claudia,
We just learned today of Jake's passing. So sorry for your loss. He and our oldest son graduated from Oakland HS together. It is such a tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
We trust that you will find solace in your time with Jake and pray that God will comfort and guide you both through this difficult time.
Dennis & Ginger Raffield
January 14, 2020 | M'Boro, TN
Tim and Claudia.....I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how devastated you are. Please know I'm thinking of you both and sending my love and prayers.
Tammy (Shaw) Dixon
January 12, 2020 | Concord, NC | Friend
Jake will be terribly missed by friends and Love ones. LB and I are Praying for piece and comfort for the Family. And God said we will meet our Love Ones in Heaven. Their will always be special memories you have of Jake. God Bless all of the families that are involved. Ferrells One Stop Exterminating, LB and RECIA FERRELL.
RECIA Ferrell
January 10, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Mr. & Mrs. Durham and Adam,
I am saddened to learn of Jake's passing. I always enjoyed our interactions when I was in #106. His humor, love of dogs, and wittiness kept me on my toes.
May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort during this unbearable time.
Mollie
Mollie Slaybaugh
January 09, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN
Dear Tim, Claudia and Adam,
Please know that Pallie and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Jake was such a fine young man and so well respected in our community. Stay strong my friends!
David and Pallie
January 09, 2020
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Jennifer Carvalho
January 09, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
So sorry
Elsie Robinson
January 08, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
I just loved Jake, as did everyone. I watched him grow up with my nephew, Mason, and I enjoyed his effervescent personality. No one could make me laugh like Jake and Mason joking around together. They both had that same dry sense of humor, and they just played off of each other. Jake was a special person, and he will be missed by all those who knew him.
Tim, Claudia, and Adam, you have my love and prayers.
Debbie Eaton
January 08, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend