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GREENSBORO — Mr. William Charles Durham, 76, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, at Alamance Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Durham was born on September 20, 1935 in Guilford County. He retired as President of C & T Trucking Company and was a member of Alamance Presbyterian Church. William enjoyed hunting, gardening and fishing.
He was preceded in death by parents, William and Pauline Hackett Durham.
Survivors include wife, Barbara Walker Durham; son, William Todd Durham (Beth); daughter, Sherry Andrews (Max), all of Greensboro; sister, Debbie Durham Taylor (Charlie); brother-in-law, Jack Ledford of Castle Hayne; grandchildren, Ashlee Durham, Todd Durham, Jr., Matt Andrews, Ben Andrews, and step-grandchild, Shane Hughes.
The family will receive friends following the service with a reception in the Gathering Room.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greensboro Urban Ministry, 305 West Lee St., Greensboro, NC 27406 or to The Salvation Army, 1311 South Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27403.
Offer online condolences at www.forbisanddick.com
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Jack Carson
November 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of his passing. We went to school at Alamance together and played sports together.Have fond memories of him. Will be remembering you and your family in our prayers
Stephanie, Lee, & Jade Andrews
November 3, 2011
May God give you all comfort during this time. Lifting you all in prayer.
Skeeter Durham
November 3, 2011
My thoughts will be with everyone.
November 2, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you. Jamie and Tammy Norman (Julian, NC)
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The Websters
November 2, 2011
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Cindy Ellis
November 2, 2011
Thinking about you all and praying for peace in your hearts.
Steve and Susan Hamner
November 2, 2011
May the heartache of the moment soon be replaced with the comfort of warm memories.
Rita & Ernest Wicker
November 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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