Edward Lee Durham

Edward Lee Durham, 78, a lifelong resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born July 5, 1933 in Fredonia, the son of Charles and Elva (Mellen) Durham. On February 1, 1953, Ed was united in marriage to Edith June Wood in Parsons, Kansas. She preceded him in death January 31, 2007. Ed attended Fredonia High School prior to enlisting in the Army National Guard where he served for 26 years, including a tour in Korea before his retirement in 1993. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant during this time. Throughout the years that Ed lived in Fredonia, he had worked for the Fredonia Police Department, Fredonia Alfalfa Mill, Midwestern Litho, Vallis-Wingrof of Cherryvale, and Ladow-Spohn. Ed was an active member in the First Assembly of God Church. He was also involved with the Optimist Club-Fredonia Friends for Youth, Royal Rangers Youth Group, and served as a leader for Boy Scout Troup #44. Ed"s survivors include: Three Sons: Robert L. Durham of Emporia, KS Thomas L. Durham of Dakota Dunes, SD Danny L. Durham of Bellevue, NE Three Sisters: Lola Thurman of Wichita, KS Barbara Crumley of St. Joseph, MO Peggy Pyles of Cushing, OK 6 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elva Durham, one sister Dorothy Metzger, one brother Charles Durham and two sons, Mark E. Durham and Brian S. Durham Cremation has taken place and a memorial service has been scheduled for 11:00am on Thursday March 8, 2012 at the First Assembly of God Church in Fredonia with Pastor Ray Pile officiating. A private family burial will take place in the Fredonia City Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been established in Ed"s name with the Friends for Youth and the Fredonia Flag Fund. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home. Words of condolence for the family may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.