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James Michael Durham

January 2, 1952 — October 2, 2022

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native James Michael Durham, age 70, was born January 2, 1952 and died October 2, 2022 at Willow Branch Health & Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.            

A retired court officer of 34 years from McMinnville Police Department and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Herman and Fannie Mae Marshall Durham. He was married to Linda Barnes Durham of McMinnville, TN on August 2, 1991. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Deanie Durham and Donna Durham and brother, Terry Durham.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Durham is survived by three children, Candy (Brandon) Locke of McMinnville, TN, Brandon (Sarah) Durham of Kenbridge, Va and Lynn (Steve) Cope of Spencer, TN; grandchildren, Cassie (John D.) Hodge, Freddie Martin, Amanda (Eric) Esparza, Grant Blankenship, Bella Blankenship, Mason, Nicholas, Deacon Durham, Tyler, Bryan and Nevaeh; great-grandchildren, Libby, Antha Lynn, Laura Hodge, Keeli, Gavin and Kylie Esparza; niece, Tracy (Jody) Panter of McMinnville, TN and special friends, Joe Melton, Kevin Woodlee and Ricky Yates.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2022 in High’s Chapel with Jackie Matheny officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at High’s.  

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

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