Tucson Durham

DURHAM CLEMMONS - Tucson Durham, 70, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Yadkin County on Dec. 18, 1937, to Albert and Pernie Wagoner Durham. Mr. Durham was a member of Pinedale Church of Christ. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 25 years of service. He also worked for Competition Karting Inc. He loved go-kart racing and the competition. He loved watching his sons competing for both of their national championships. He was inducted into the N.C. Karting Associating Hall of Fame. Mr. Durham was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Charles and Jasper Durham. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marie Durham of the home; a daughter, Missy Gearren, and husband Steven of Clemmons; two sons, Tucson Durham Jr. and wife Linda of Lexington and Mike Durham of the home; and four grandchildren, Stacy and Justin Durham and Morgan and Brittany Gearren. He is also survived by a sister, Marie Lancaster, and husband Charlie of Hamptonville; two brothers, Franklin "Hanky" Durham and wife Thelma of Yadkinville and Lester Durham and wife Wanda of Wilkes County; and two sisters-in-law, Gabriel Durham of Jonesville and Kathy Durham of Germanton. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Bob McCaskill officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 27, at the funeral home.