Edward Durham

August 31, 1917 - December 24, 2013

Edward “Ed” Franklin Durham, 96, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the Elsberry Health Care Center in Elsberry, Missouri. He was born on August 31, 1917 in Hiram, Missouri, a son of the late Sidney and Sarah (Fronabarger) Durham. Edward was united in marriage to Wanda M. Haynes on November 20, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri and had many happy years together. He enlisted in the Army Infantry on April 6, 1943 at Jefferson Barracks and served 3 ½ years during the World War II. While at war he was wounded on December 25, 1944 and received a purple heart and other numerous medals. Mr. Durham was honorably discharged on January 4, 1946 as a P.F.C. at Jefferson Barracks. He retired from Laclede Gas Company in St. Louis after 29 years of service as a service foreman. Wanda and Ed spent many enjoyable years together, traveling, gardening, quilting, fishing and just living life together. Mr. Durham is survived by his wife of 71 years, Wanda Durham of Troy, Missouri; sister, Lydia Withers and husband, George, of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, eleven siblings, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Home/ Troy Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Home/ Troy Chapel. Officiating the service will be Reverend Gary Berry. Interment will be held at Troy City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Cowan Cemetery. (In Care of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapels, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379.) Online condolences may be made at www.kempermarshmillardfamilychapels.com ph. (636) 528-8221.