Richard Durham Obituary
The memory of Richard Durham of Harrisburg, North Carolina, born in Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Durham to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theresa Marie Smith Durham and Erling Levi Durham; his wife Janet May Heffner Durham; and his brother Michael Edward Durham. He is survived by: his sisters, Theresa Vaccarino of Harrisburg and Patricia Ostapchenko (George) of Salem, SC; his stepdaughter Darene Burke of Middletown, DE; and his sister-in-law Jane Durham of Harriburg. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 31st 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Catholic Church (139 Manor Ave SW, Concord, NC 28025). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, October 31st 2024 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
