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Richard Durham Obituary
Richard "Duke" Durham
July 17, 1930 - April 28, 2023
PONTIAC - Richard "Duke" Durham, 92 of Pontiac, IL, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at 6:15 a.m. at Goldwater Care, Pontiac, IL.
Private family graveside services will be held at Rooks Creek Cemetery with Pastor J. D. Buchneau of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Memorials in Dukes name may be made to First Presbyterian Church-Pontiac, IL, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements.
Duke was born July 17, 1930, in Pontiac, IL, a son of David and Clara (Goff) Durham. He married Jean Davison on August 7, 1960, in Bloomington, IL. She preceded him in death on May 19, 2020.
Survivors include two sons: Mike (Lori) Durham and Doug (Melinda) Durham both of Pontiac, IL; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Duke was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Duke was educated in Pontiac schools and was a meat cutter at Kroger's in Pontiac, Morris and Bourbonnais, IL. for several years. He later delivered flowers for Pontiac Greenhouse and Flower Shop. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church-Pontiac, IL.
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Tara McCullough
May 2, 2023
Duke was such a great guy! We loved visiting with him when we were up visiting my grandpa at Goldwater. He was such a blessing to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family!
Denece Bressner
April 30, 2023
Such a great guy! I'll miss our phone calls for sure! Thinking of the family during this difficult time! Hugs to all!
Nancy and Eldon Smith
April 29, 2023
Our prayers and sympathy , Mike and Doug. Your parents were very special people!
Mary Jo Hillyer
April 29, 2023
I remember babysitting for you boys a few times! I always loved running into your parents in Bloomington or Pontiac when I came to visit Mom and went to church with her! My condolences!
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