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John L. Durham

November 11, 1953 — February 26, 2020

JOHN L. DURHAM

was born in Savannah, Tennessee on November 11, 1953 the son of Luther and Pearlee Lamar Durham.

On April 6, 1992 he was united in marriage to Deborah Joyce Alexander, who preceded her husband in death on August 19, 2012.

John served his country in the United States Army and worked for 18 years at PCA in the shipping and receiving department. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and attended Mt. Zion Church of Christ. John loved to hunt, fish, ride motorcycles and four wheelers and play music.

He departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 15 days.

John is survived by his son, Scott Durham of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Devin, Melia, Jason and Zander Durham; brother, Donnie Durham of Savannah, Tennessee; and sister, Donna Durham of Savannah, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis Durham and Dwayne Durham and one sister, Judy Rainey.
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Visitation

Saturday, February 29, 2020

5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Sunday, March 1, 2020

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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