Gary Carl Durham Obituary
The memory of Gary Carl Durham of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who passed away on June 9, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Samuel Durham and Ethel Strouth Durham; his wife Betty Barkley Durham; and his siblings, Lloyd Durham, Vernie Durham, Edward Durham, William Durham, Clifford Durham, Mildred Bishop, Lonetta Nance and Novella Killingsworth.
He is survived by: his children, Eddie Durham, James Durham, Scott Durham, Eric Durham (Amy), Robbie Durham, Rose Dempsey (Don) and Brittany Hood (Destry). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Tate Funeral Home (950 Mel Dixon Ln, Jasper, TN 37347). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home (950 Mel Dixon Ln, Jasper, TN 37347). A burial will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Francis Cemetery.