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Submitted: 6/11/15 • Approved: 10/20/15 • Last Updated: 10/28/16 • R1081405-G1081405-S3
Murr Leondias 08 Jul 1915 - 17 Apr 2009 obituary
Belvia Marjorie 19 Nov 1919 - 29 Jun 2008 obituary
Marriage: 27 Nov 1938
Murr and Marjorie (Massey) Durham married in Strawberry, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Murr the son of Charles "Charlie" Durham and Sophronia Frances (Little) Durham Ward Norman. Marjorie the daughter of Alexander Gorden Massey and Ethel Victoria (Hugg) Massey.
Murr Durham
STRAWBERRY Murr Durham departed this life on April 17, 2009, at the age of 93 years, nine months and nine days.
He was born on July 8, 1915, at Strawberry to Charles (Charlie) and Sophronia Little Durham. He was united in marriage on Nov. 27, 1938, to Marjorie Massey of Strawberry. He was a farmer and a member of the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Strawberry.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Durham, on June 30, 2008; his parents; two sons, Jerry Dean Durham and an infant son; son-in-law, Charles Bratcher; two brothers, Roscoe Ward and Fred Durham; and one sister, Mildred Glenn.
Survivors include two daughters, Janice Bratcher and Deanna Wrenn and husband Stan, all of Strawberry; a daughter-in-law, Connie Durham of Batesville; nine grandchildren, Roger Ward, Scott Ward, Regina Bell, Bob Bratcher, Tim Durham, Tiffanie Randolph, Chuck Wrenn, Jessica McGaha and Sherri Brady; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at Strawberry with Charles Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Little Jerusalem Cemetery in Strawberry under the direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home of Lynn.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday in House-Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Lynn.
Pallbearers are Roger Ward, Scott Ward, Bob Bratcher, Tim Durham, Chuck Wrenn and Jim Bell.
Honorary pallbearers are Robert Randolph, Clay Ward, Spencer Ward, Justin Bell, Chase Wrenn, Shaun McGaha, Ryan Ward, Dustin Ward, Zak Bratcher, Chad Wrenn, Hunter Durham and Brandon McGaha. www.jonesborosun.com Apr 18, 2009
STRAWBERRY — Marjorie Durham, 88, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, in a Cave City nursing home.
She was a homemaker and a member of Strawberry Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Murr Durham; two daughters, Janice Bratcher and Deanna Wrenn, both of Strawberry; a sister, Marie Baker of Sherwood; nine grandchildren, Roger Ward, Scott Ward, Regina Bell, Bob Bratcher, Tim Durham, Tiffanie Randolph, Chuck Wrenn, Jessica McGaha and Sherri Brady; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Ethel Hugg Massey; two sons, Jerry Dean Durham and an infant; and four brothers, Von Massey, Ed Massey, Fred Massey and Stayton Massey.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Strawberry Church of Christ with Don House and Charles Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Little-Jerusalem Cemetery at Strawberry under the direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home of Lynn.
Pallbearers will be Roger Ward, Scott Ward, Bob Bratcher, Jim Bell, Robert Randolph and Chuck Wrenn.
Honorary pallbearers are Tim Durham, Justin Bell, Clay Ward, Spencer Ward, Hunter Durham, Ryan Ward, Dustin Ward, Zak Bratcher, Chad Wrenn, Chase Wrenn, Shaun McGaha and Brandon McGaha.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the church.
Contributed on 6/11/15 by denise.bratcher63
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