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William Alton Durham

February 7, 1938 - December 22, 2008
William Alton Durham, 82, of Columbus, NC, widower of ElRollan Alberson "Boots" Durham, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at his home. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late George A. and Lois Ellison Durham. Mr. Durham was retired from JP Stevens and a member of West Gantt First Baptist Church for 50 years. He was a United States Navy veteran. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra "Sandy" and A.Y. Brown of Columbus, NC, Teri and Jackie Soares of Rocklin, CA; a brother, A. Wayne Durham of Piedmont; and two grandchildren, Brittany Bond of Summerville and Austin Sheldon of Fairfield, CA. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at West Gantt First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
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William Alton Durham, 82, of Columbus, NC, widower of ElRollan Alberson "Boots" Durham, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at his home. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late George A. and Lois Ellison Durham. Mr. Durham was retired from JP Stevens and a member of West Gantt First Baptist Church for 50Continue Reading

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Susan Dana left a message on March 6, 2015:
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of both of your parents. I do not have an address for you, but I wanted to let you know that the Dana Law Firm has made a contribution to Meals on Wheels in their memory.
Pat Salomon left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Sandy and A Y, So sorry to read of Sandy's Dad's passing. There will be a big hole in your lives. He was lucky to have such a caring daughter and son-in-law. It is hard to lose both parents so close together. Big hug, Pat
Nancy Dew Taylor left a message on March 6, 2015:
Sandy and Teri-- I'm Marian Dew's daughter--she's at Rolling Green, and I knew your mom while she was there, and your dad when he came to visit her. So sorry about both your parents' deaths. It's hard any time, but to have them both go so close toget
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