Jessie Clyde Durham, Jr.

Jessie Clyde Durham, Jr. obituary, Elberton, GA

Jessie Clyde Durham, Jr.

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Jessie Durham, Jr. Obituary

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Jessie Clyde Durham, Jr., age 57, of Elberton, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2025.

A native of Augusta, Ga., Jessie was the son of the late Jessie Clyde Durham, Sr. and was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Durham.

A time of visitation celebrating Jessie’s life will be held Thursday, October 2, from 1:30pm-3:00pm at Berry Funeral Home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Deana Pickren Durham; children: Justin Durham and Zack Durham; mother, Sarah Motes Donahoe; sister, Rissie (Larry) Hargis; one grandchild, Bryce Durham; sisters-in-law: Casey Berryman and Dawn Seymour; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory

1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Berry Funeral Home

1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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Berry Funeral Home & Crematory