James "Doc" Durham

Doc was born in Pickens to the late Eddy Galloway Durham and Hermit Durham. A member of Landmark Baptist Church, he retired from Oconee Nuclear Station after 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening, deer hunting and fishing. He had a strong work ethic and value of family, which is something he instilled into his children.

Doc is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Linda Davidson Durham; son Greg Durham (Dawn); daughter Geri Mann (David); grandchildren Brad Durham, Tyler Lawson (Courtney), Dawson Mann, and Sawyer Mann; great-grandchildren Aubree, Rhett, Brinleigh, and Asher.

Doc was the last surviving member of his immediate family, preceded in death by his parents; brothers Junior, Bill, Rufus, Joe, Clyde; sisters Romain Chappell; Mary Lou Dillard; Mildred Durham; and one grandson Victor Kyle Lawson.

A visitation for Doc will be held Monday, September 16, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, South Carolina 29671. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Chapel at Dillard Funeral Home officiated by Gary Edwards and Stuart Houston. Doc will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Landmark Baptist Church building fund. 116 Landmark Ct. Easley, SC 29640.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.