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John Durham Obituary

Durham John Shaw Durham, age 79. Sunrise December 3, 1936, Sunset, Monday, September 19, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Member of First Church of God. Preceeded in death by his father George Durham, his mother Sweetie Durham, five brothers, three sisters. Survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (Jones) Durham; son, John Anthony Durham; daughters, Gwen Thurmand of Detroit, MI, Betty Conley, Diane and Linda Roby of Columbus, OH; step-daughters, Rakeesha, Octavia and Summer Jones of Columbus, OH; sisters, Bernice Griffin and Sweetie Seals of Dayton, OH and Lelia Grant of Roberta, GA.; 27 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and many close friends including special and devoted cousin, Joe Russell of Columbus, OH; and a special and devoted friend, Eddie Steele of Columbus, OH. Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH, 43232. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. followed by service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Timothy J. Clarke Eulogist. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Professional Ministry Of Comfort by the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43205, 614 253-7944.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2016.

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Victoria Crews

September 26, 2016

To the Durham and family, praying for you during your time of bereavement. May God continue to sustain you.

Victoria Talley

September 25, 2016

Love and prayers to Marilyn and the family.
Cousin Red and Vicky Talley

September 25, 2016

Love and prayers for Marilyn and the family.
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Albert Grant

September 24, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sheila

September 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought be with you.

September 24, 2016

My condolences to the Durham family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this time. Rom 15:4

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