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Kenneth Durham Obituary
Kenneth "Kenny" Max Durham, 70, passed away October, 31, 2024, in Acworth, GA. Born June 28, 1954, Kenny is survived by his husband, Frank A. Warthan, Jr.; his mother, Jean (Leigh) Durham; his brother, Mitch Durham; sister-in-law, Jane (Arogeti) Durham; and nephews, Gabriel, Samuel and Levi Durham. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Max McCann Durham, Jr.
Kenny graduated in 1972 from Sprayberry High School in Marietta. Attended KJC followed by KSU. He retired from Southwest Airlines. His past work history includes Strand Theater, L & N Railroad, Eastern Airlines, Cherokee Cattle Company, Valujet, and AirTrain Airways.
Kenny was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Formerly a member of Noonday Baptist Church.
A service to celebrate Kenny's life will be held November 23 at 1300 at Christ Episcopal Church, 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, GA. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mostly Mutts of Kennesaw or Rector's Discretionary Fund at Christ Episcopal Church Kennesaw.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tonya Stafford
January 3, 2025
Deepest condolences to the family and friends. Rest well beautiful Kenny. You are forever in my heart.
David Dearin
November 23, 2024
I met Kenny when I began working part-time at ValuJet in the reservation call center. He quickly became both a mentor and a friend. I remember many a get-together at the Cha-Cha Palace and my heart goes out to Frank and his family. Kenny was a wonderful, caring man who brought out the best in people and I know fond memories of Kenny and his words of wisdom will warm your hearts as you navigate life without him.
Patsy Bassett
November 23, 2024
Sending love your way with deepest sympathies. John and Patsy
Lena sy
November 23, 2024
I am so heartbroken my friend . I thought I was strong but I came to find out I am not . My deepest sympathy to the family . I will always love you my friend ! I know you are smiling down on us ! Rest in perfect peace love !
Billy Willis
November 22, 2024
With deepest sympathies to the family.
Vanessa T Brooks
November 22, 2024
"I thought I was stronger than a word, but I just discovered that having to say goodbye to you is by far the hardest thing I´ve ever had to do." Love you my friend!!!
Toni Frazier
November 16, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debra Levey
November 16, 2024
I am stunned and heartbroken, . You will be carried in my heart forever
Joyce Robinson
November 14, 2024
I remember him as a grant man and friend. He welcomed me as I began my career with AirTran. Later after the merger was Southwest, I transferred to the reservations call center. And once again he was a smiling face that welcomed me to my next adventure. He will surely be missed by one and all. To know him was to love him.
My condolences to the family and all the friends.
Ruth Kendrick
November 14, 2024
I have known since Elementary school or actually before. Kenny was a good looking guy with a vibrant personality. Kenny never changed the good looks or the personality! I Love you Kenny and always have.
Arisha Peeples
November 14, 2024
When I started Airtran I was a young single mother. One child with Asperger, one with sleep seizures. Kenny would catch me running in every morning like slow it down, I got you, how are the boys, take a breathe. He was always asking how we're they and tell me something new and crazy they've done (it was always chaos with 2 boys). But he took the time to listen. And let a young mother, simply breathe. I appreciate that more then he'd ever know. Kenny was one of a kind. I know how special he was for Airtran/Southwest family, so I know the void is bigger for his own family. I send prayers and love to you all. Kenny loved when we had Pajama day
Jackie Ptnn
November 13, 2024
Kenny loved the theater so I have to say that every time I think of the Fox theater I think of Kenny and Frank!!
Jackie Pynn
November 13, 2024
Kenny ALWAYS made me smile even when I really didn´t want to!!
Joyce Wyatt
November 13, 2024
My condolences and prayers of comfort to the family.
Joyce Wyatt
November 13, 2024
Kenny was my Team Leader at Valu-Jet and Airtran Airways. He was a friend and a wonderful person. KennyD, as i affectionately called him, will be remembered fondly.
Joanna Valdez
November 13, 2024
I first met Kenny in 2005 when I began my journey with Airtran Airways. He was always smiling and happy, just a joy to be around him. Being on his team was very enlightening he never made you feel unappreciated and always coached you to always seek success and strive to do better. He was more like a friend. Everyone lived him. I will miss his spirit his joy of life. R.I.P you will be missed
Jackie Pynn
November 13, 2024
My first memory of Kenny when Frank finally took me home to meet him was his HUG!! He was always happy and eager to give me hugs and I ALWAYS NEEDED THEM!! He was such a caring person and I miss him with all my heart
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