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JOHN A. �JOHNBOY� DURHAM

John A. �Johnboy� Durham, 35, of Palatka, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was a member of the Boondock Bandits, he loved riding his 4wheeler, mud bogging, hunting, and fishing. He was family oriented and completely devoted to making sure his boys knew they were the most important thing in his life.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary E. Padgett, brother Robin Hood Durham, and his best friend Billy Ray Walden.

He is survived by his father, Michael W. Durham of Ft. McCoy, sons Jonathan and Justin Durham of Palatka, step-daughter Amanda Shadowen of Interlachen, brother Hyrum Lincoln Durham Padgett of Palatka, grandmother, Ruth White of Palatka, and grandparents Ken and Betty Roberts of Gainesville.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Bishop Michael Curtis officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.

Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donation may be made to: Michael W. Durham, Benefit Fund for John A. Durham at any First Federal Savings & Loan

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i will always be praying for your children that they will get over such a great loss.

audra faulkner ~ palatka fl

I Will Forever LOVE & MISS You! I Think Of You Every Minute Of The Day! HUGS & KISSES

Amanda Perkins " I Love You" ~ Palatka Fla

I Will Foever LOVE & MISS You! I Think Of You Every Minute Of The Day! Hugs & Kisses

Amanda Perkins " I Love You" ~ Palatka Fla

John you will trully be missed, we will cherish the good times we had together. God bless your family and children!

Joey & Latrelle Faulkner ~ Palatka, Fl

I carry your Heart with me
I carry it in my Heart
I am Never without it
Anywhere I go, You go my Dear
and whatever is done by Only me
is Your doing my Darling
Here is the Deepest Secret No one knows
Here is the root of the root
and the Bud of the Bud
and the sky of the sky
of a tree we call life
Which grows Higher than the Soul can Hope
or the mind can hide
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
I carry Your Heart
I carry it in my Heart.

Bobbie Jo Ritch ~ Palatka, FL.

John, I just wanted you to know that We miss you so much... You were pretty much like family to all of my family. I just want to say thank you for a the good memories that will never be forgotten! Do you remember that time when we were all at the mondex riding four wheelers and playen in our new jeep(mud truck)!!! well then you decided that you were gonna throw me in the mud! You picked me up over your shoulder and took me to the mud hole i had to beg you not to throw me in, now i kinda wish i would have let you!! And that time i drove your bronco at the mondex and i heard those girls yelling so i went and found them and they were stuck so i went and got you and you thought they were gonna be cute or something and when you saw them you didn't want anything to do with them...lol you thought you were gonna get lucky! I also wanna tell you that no one will ever be able to cook hot wings like you could. You know they were my favorite!! Especially, when they were "hot and crispy"!!! I still will never forget the day i finally got your middle name out of you. You were at my house and you told me that your middle name started with an "A" so you gave me some hints and you never thought i would figure it out but i Google searched it and you were shocked!! That was hilarious... your jaw dropped.. well john You will never ever be for gotten!! You will always be in my heart no matter what... I know you never me meet my real dad but if you happen to see him will you tell him that Brittany and i miss him very much.. We love and miss you dearly!!!

Ashley ~ Hollister F.L

John, what can we say, our hearts are broken. You are such a great guy gone way too soon. I remember feeling the same way when we lost Robin. We will keep your lil' guys in our prayers. You will not be forgotten.

Ricky and April Padgett ~ Palatka, FL.

you will be missed but never forgotten.

michael hendley ~ palatka florida

Everyone that knew John knew he was truly one of the good guys.He had a big heart & he was a great dad.He always gave a kind smile & a wave or hello when you seen him.He is going to be missed.My heart goes out to his family & all of his many friends.

Mac & Dawn LynnThornton ~ Palatka, FL

John You was like a brother to my son and he loved you so much you both loved to spend time together may you both ride heavens clouds together ilove you tell Billy Ray i miss him and love him so much

Donna Walden Peirson ~ OcklawahaFlorida

John I've known you since you were 3yrs old. I cannot understand why you were taken so young, but God knows best and has other plans for you. I loved you like a son and will trully miss you. I'll keep your children and family in my prayers.

Louie and Robin Smith Sr.

Louie and Robin Smith Sr. ~ Bostwick, Fl

Sometimes we desire for the words to say,
Hoping and praying they come out the right way.
Often times we forget to say, hey, I love you
Before you leave, and carry on your day
Taking life for Granted, is what we do,
Thinking of tomorrow, as one more day to get through
You were gone with the blink of an eye
No longer here, now I�m left to cry
I don�t understand, why it had to be you
Your life has ended, now your time here is through
In no way suspecting life without you here
Asking why? In the course-of all these tears
Life taken so young, never had a chance
To really grow up, or to enjoy the dance
Life will go on, but I don�t know how,
Never to forget you, is my solemn vow
Just meant so much, you don�t even know
So many loved you, find it hard to let go
We look at your picture�s, thinking in our head
The memories of you, will never be dead
That smile you had, and that heart of gold
Had so many friends, this I�ve been told
I don�t think you know, how much you were cherished
The memory of you-in our heart, will never perish
If words could help bring you back to me,
I would shout forever the things to be
Things I want to say, but never got the chance,
Then you were gone, at a moment�s glance
To have only known you for awhile,
I�d do it again with the brightest smile
Keeping you alive through stories we�ll tell
Thought of letting you go, is going to be hell
You may be gone, but don�t you fret,
I�ll keep you alive, no one will ever forget
I know you�re in heaven, couldn�t be anywhere else
Cause a man like you, God wanted for himself
Just go on, and rest in peace, don�t even worry about me
One day in heaven, together again we�ll be
Tina
Tina Tyler ~ Palatka, Fl

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

donelle roberts ~ hollister, fl.

John you are gone but will not be forgotten, your boys are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Tina & Leaston Tyler ~ Palatka, Fl

Bull, our friend.. Your pain is our pain.
I love you & yours,
Betty Jo Ballard-Harrell

Betty Jo Ballard-Harrell ~ Palatka, FL

Tammie Slaughter ~ Palatka,Fl

Thank you daddy for everything you ever taught me, I can't wait to see you, grandma, and Uncle Rob again. I love you so much and miss you more than words can explain. I am so glad I got to see you that night.

Amanda Shadowen ~ Interlachen, FL

My thoughts & prayers are with you, John will surely be missed by all.
love,dana
Dana Bennett ~ Fort Mc Coy, Fl

You are all in our thoughts and prayer. We love you guys.
Love,
Becky and Kayla

Becky and Kayla ~ Palatka, Fl

John was a good friend with my kids and I. He will be missed so much.John you are in heaven with your Mom and Robin, so until we meet again, GOD Bless you.I love you like you were my own son.

Evelyn Feagin ~ Palatka, FL