He was owner/operator of Razorback Dust Control which he and a partner established in 1969 in Benton, serving Southeast Arkansas for many years. He served in the U. S. Army as a medical specialist from 1963 until 1967, when he was discharged and was a member of Monticello Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Wiley Ervin Durham and Maggie Mimms Durham and was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Durham and two sisters, Lillie Kesterson and Verna Gentry.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Barbara Bane Durham of Monticello; two daughters, Terry Boykin and husband, Brian of Monticello and Denise Edwards and husband, Terry of Dumas; two brothers, Jesse Durham of Bryant and Harvey Lee Durham of Little Rock; two sisters, Peggy Cluck of Bryant and Linda Mann of Little Rock; three granddaughters, Kimberly Boykin of Monticello, Jennifer Knight of Monterey, CA and Amanda Edwards of Dumas and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(28)
Vonda Dunemn Colburn
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 13, 2013 Barbara, Denise, & Terry I'm sorry for your loss of Eddie. You all are in my prayers.Nancy Washington Bowman
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 13, 2013 Denise, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. At a time like this, there is little words can say. Let your memories of the happy days you shared with your father sustain you and let the knowledge of your Heavenly Father's love for you bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Andy (&Terrie) and Jean Briant
Monticello, AR Friday, April 12, 2013 Always enjoyed Mr. Eddie's visits to our music store! Saw him often as one of his customers as well as a musician/customer of ours! He always had a smile on his face and a good word. prayers for blessings of peace and comfort for his family.sheila hanes
Rdg., CA Thursday, April 11, 2013 It's been a few days now...can't believe you're gone. Thank you for all your kindness, support and love. I'll miss our talks about music, bluegrass in particular. You, so full of knowledge, and willing to share. Your musical ability so amazing. Shared by so many you helped. My fun trips with my Uncle's, doing the "cemetery runs." How we laughed, while remembering, and honoring our family. I promise to do one for you...I'll just miss you in the back seat with the other uncles. But I promise, we will laugh, as we remember.Bruce Foster
Laketon, IN Thursday, April 11, 2013 Aunt Barbra,Terry,Denise my condolences on uncle Eddys passing, so sorry i couldnt come down for the funeral. You all are in my prayers. Always loved my time with Uncle Eddy, wish it could have been more. Hope i can see you all soon. Love Bruce.David and Loyce Ray
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, April 11, 2013 What a wonderful and caring man. The earth was blessed by his presence. We will miss him so much.James Wells JR
Searcy, AR Thursday, April 11, 2013 "Go Rest High On The Mountain"Peyton Murphy
Benton, AR Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Sorry to hear about Eddie. Always enjoyed getting to pick and grin some good bluegrass with him.KAREN BURNETTE
Empire, AL Wednesday, April 10, 2013 i was so sorry to hear about ya'll 's father . i will never forget that smiling face and cheerful voice . i saw him the last time that i was at dad's and mama's house . and as always he was the live of the room. i can't say that i known how you must fell because i don't.but i can say that he will be missed by many but not forgot by any. i love ya'll and wish that i could be there for ya'll. my thoughts and prays are with ya'll and your family .Lynn bowls
England, AR Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Eddie was loved very much. I will always remember his music and love for everyone!!Mary Hanna
Keller, TX Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Denise and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of loss.Jeri Hobbs
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Terry & Denise--I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you both in my prayers.Jeri Taylor-Hobbs
Dane Hall
Bryant, AR Wednesday, April 10, 2013 So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying you will sense God's strength and comfort in the difficult days that lie ahead.Stacy/Nita Patton
Dumas, AR Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Denise and family,We are thinking of all of you.
Love you
Stephanie Bird Yates
Atlanta, GA Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Denise, I am so sorry to hear about your dad! I am thinking about you and your family at this time. We have the privilege of knowing with assurance that he has gone to be with our Lord!Tammye Hunt
Sterlington, LA Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Mr. Eddie was the best father ever! He loved his family and was always smiling. Great man and not very many men could compare in character. Love YOU DENISE!!! Arms hugging you tight..Sherry Kling
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Eddie was a good man and loved his family. I liked to hear and watch him play his music instruments. He loved to play music and could play any instrument you put in front of him. My thoughts and prayers are with this family. He was fun to be around. He will be dearly missed by everyone.Love Always,
Sherry Kling
David Bradford
Knightsville, IN Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Mr. Durham was a very fine and just man in my opinion. I worked for him for seven years at Razorback Dust Control in Monticello. I have always thought he was the best employer I have ever had. I owe a great deal to him and Mrs. Durham for being what I have become. The years I worked there done much to boost my confidence and to bring me out of my shyness that I once possessed. He taught me more than anyone with hands on experience how to meet new people and treat them well. I also never ever doubted his Love for the Lord. May God be with all of his Family during this time of sorrow.Denise Durham Edwards
Dumas, AR Tuesday, April 9, 2013 I Love you daddy and I pray that all you instilled in me will hold because I want to keep the legancy going.....I love you RIP!William D. Durham
Molalla, OR Tuesday, April 9, 2013 We will miss our very loving uncle and all the wonderful moments shared. The William (Buddy) Durham family.linda funderburg
, AR Tuesday, April 9, 2013 eddie was one of my favorite people always had a nice hello and smile for ever one praying for the familyLinda and Larry Wood
Pulaski, TN Tuesday, April 9, 2013 We went to see him at the hospital but he was already gone home at that time. I wished I could have seen him. He was my very favorite uncle and my first boyfriend when I was a little girl. He was always happy and jolly. Will miss him greatly.Charles & Linda Mann
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, April 9, 2013 I will truly miss my brother, he was one of the best musician ,could play just about anything he wanted to play. Eddie will be truly missed by many.. He will suffer no more, he was a good man.God be with his family,Edie Howard
Bryant, AR Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Dear Uncle Eddie, I am lost for words. I miss you already. I never saw you without a smile on your face. You're a great man, a wonderful Husband and Dad. The best Uncle !! I will see you in Heaven. I love you Uncle Eddie.shanna durham-kyle
Bullheadcity, AZ Monday, April 8, 2013 Rest in peace Uncle Eddie we will miss you and all your sweet music...our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Barbara, Denise and terry and your family's we Love you.Timika Durham Johnson
Bryant, AR Monday, April 8, 2013 Uncle Eddie was alway smiling and so much fun to be around. Heaven has received yet another angel. You will be greatly missed. You and Dad and Roy Dean are rejoicing together. What a day it will be when we all get to heaven. God Speed Uncle Eddie.Patty Mitchell
Monticello, AR Monday, April 8, 2013 Mr. Eddie was always the friendliest person!! I saw him not too long ago and he wanted to know when I was going to retire! To all of his family, please know that you will be in my prayers. Mr. Eddie will always be Razorback Dust Control and he will always be remembered very fondly.Gary & Kay Crook
Monticello, AR Monday, April 8, 2013 I will miss Eddie , he was a great person, anda devout Christian. He was alway's easy to talk
to and was a people person. He was alway's
concerned about other people's problems and
worries. He will be missed .
gary