Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, Retired Mr. Tommy Ray Durham, Sr. 84, of Julian, passed away on July 22, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on, Friday, July 24, 2026, at Grace Baptist Church, 2008 Fairfax Road in Greensboro. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Tommy Ray Durham Sr. was born in Itmann, West Virginia, on December 19, 1941. After completing high school in Beckley, West Virginia, Tom joined the United States Air Force in 1961, proudly serving his country for 21 years. During his military career, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Following his retirement from the Air Force, Tom began a second career with the Guilford County School System in January 1983, where he served for 21 years before retiring in February 2004.

Tom was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church, and his faith was a steadfast guide throughout his life.  He found great joy in working in his yard and, from an early age, loved fishing and playing golf.   Tom will be lovingly remembered for his management of coupons, warm sense of humor and his playful teasing of the kids.

Tom is preceded in death by his seven brothers and sisters originating from his hometown of Beckley, West Virginia.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Durham, and his four children: Vicki Durham (Ricky Minder), Tommy Ray Durham, Jr, David Durham (Karol Durham), Michael Durham (Cloeann Durham).   He is also survived by six grandchildren, Trenton Durham (Brooke Durham), Chloe Durham, Kara Teal, Tyler Durham (Kayla Durham) , Nicole Hall (Zachary Hall) and Mathew Onus, and four great-grandchildren, Colette Durham, Addie Durham, Grayson Durham, and Lucus Hall, all of whom he loved dearly.

Tom will always be in hearts and minds as we remember his years of dedicated service to his country and his community, and for the love he gave so generously to his family.

"No More Worries and No More Pain"