CRISFIELD - Raymond Huey Durham, formerly of Mt. Vernon and New Jersey, died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017, at his home.
Born at home in Deepwater, N.J.,on Sept. 18, 1927, he was a son of the late Enoch Miller Durham and Geneva Margaret Cuff Durham. His wife, Donna Mae Westmark Durham, died Apr. 1, 1998. He moved from New Jersey to Mt. Vernon in 1982, and had been making his home in Crisfield for the past three years.
He was a porter for Anchor Hocking Glassworks in Salem, N.J., working 35 years before his retirement.
A craftsman, he loved woodworking, boat building, decoy carving, and even built his own home in New Jersey. He also enjoyed fishing, duck hunting, and oil painting.
Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Debbie Durham Arnone; and six brothers and sisters.
He is survived by two sons, Raymond E. Durham, of Crisfield and Jon E. Durham, of Dagsboro, Del.; a brother, Paul Durham, of Milton, Del.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Mar. 25, 2017, at 11 a.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church in Dagsboro where the family will receive friends one hour prior. Pastor Susan Sliker will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.
To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com