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Dennis “Puddin” Durham (3-18-19) service 3-22-19

Dennis “Puddin” Joe Durham, 63, of Savannah, died on Monday, March 18, in Nashville.
He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Luther and Pearlee Lamar Durham. He was united in marriage to Jamey Inez Ritchie, who survives.
Mr. Durham was a retired correctional officer for South Central Correctional Facility.  He also had worked for Amoco for many years and the City of Savannah Street Department.  He was a member of Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Savannah Masonic Lodge Local 102, where he was former Past Master.
In addition to his wife, Jamey Durham of Savannah, he is survived by his children, Chad Durham of Savannah and April Spoon of Burnsville, Mississippi; stepchildren, Nathan Ritchie and Jimmy Beckham of Savannah, Kris Vaughn of Crump and Autumn Shroud of Adamsville; four grandchildren; brothers, John Durham and Donnie Durham, both of Savannah; and sister, Donna Jerrolds of Savannah.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dwayne Durham; and one sister, Judy Rainey.
Services were held on Friday, March 22, at Meeks Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Adamsville with Daniel Holt officiating. Burial followed in Meeks Grove Cemetery at Adamsville.