Gary Carl Durham

GARY CARL DURHAM

Gary Carl Durham, 90, of Chattanooga, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2025.  On September 23, 1934, he was born to the late James Samuel Durham and Ethel Strouth Durham in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Gary was employed by TVA and worked in construction before his retirement and was a member of Grandview Church of God.  He was married to Betty Barkley Durham until her death.  Gary loved to hunt and fish.  And enjoyed diving and playing pool.  He enjoyed his family and spending time with them, especially his children and grandchildren.

Gary is preceded in death by his father, James Samuel Durham; mother, Ethel Strouth Durham; wife, Betty Barkley Durham; brothers, Lloyd Durham, Vernie Durham, Edward Durham, William Durham, Clifford Durham; sisters, Mildred Bishop and Lonetta Nance, Novella Killingsworth.

Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Eddie Durham, James Durham, Scott Durham, Eric (Amy) Durham; daughters, Robbie Durham, Rose (Don) Dempsey, Brittany (Destry) Hood; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Visitation is Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm CST and on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 12:00 Noon CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor David Berry officiating.

Gary will be laid to rest on Friday, June 13, 2025, immediately following the funeral service at Francis Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Pallbearers are Greg Layne, Deavin Kilgore, Johnny Baker, Adam Durham, Destry Hood, and Chuck Chamberlain.  Honorary pallbearer Kendall Sacks.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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