Elwood Durham, age 70 of Dry Branch Rd in Somerset, KY passed away Friday December 20, 2013 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY
He was born on May 3, 1943 in Casey Co. KY to the late Carlos and Jennie Perkins Durham. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the 3rd Brigade 32nd Division of the Paratroopers at Fort Bragg, NC. He was a craftsman of Indian Jewelry, working with silver craft and enjoyed playing the harmonica.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ulysses Durham and Cloyd Durham. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Durham. Three brothers, Floyd (Marlene) Durham of Science Hill, KY, Carroll (Marlyn) Durham of Cedar Grove, KY and Garry (Brenda) Durham of Cedar Grove, KY.
Visitation will be held on Friday December 27, 2013 after 11am in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 27, 2013 at 1pm in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Massey officiating.
Burial will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.