Jerry Pat Durham
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Jerry Pat Durham
Age 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born December 7, 1938 in Alma, Arkansas, the son of Herbert and Katherine (Cox) Durham.
He loved his family, his profession and the outdoors. He was born in 1938 and jokingly referred to himself as a "38 Special". He rode horses, read westerns and even wrote a novel himself.
He practiced as a veterinarian in Prairie Grove for 45 years and built the Vinewood Animal Hospital. He traveled the world and enjoyed backpacking, wilderness camping and mountain climbing.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Durham and his daughter Judy Durham.
Survivors include three children Tom Durham and his wife Janice of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Bill Durham and his wife Barbara of Farmington, Arkansas, and Kimball Durham and his wife Julie also of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family is planning a private memorial service at a later date.
Age 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born December 7, 1938 in Alma, Arkansas, the son of Herbert and Katherine (Cox) Durham.
He loved his family, his profession and the outdoors. He was born in 1938 and jokingly referred to himself as a "38 Special". He rode horses, read westerns and even wrote a novel himself.
He practiced as a veterinarian in Prairie Grove for 45 years and built the Vinewood Animal Hospital. He traveled the world and enjoyed backpacking, wilderness camping and mountain climbing.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Durham and his daughter Judy Durham.
Survivors include three children Tom Durham and his wife Janice of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Bill Durham and his wife Barbara of Farmington, Arkansas, and Kimball Durham and his wife Julie also of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family is planning a private memorial service at a later date.
Funeral Service
Service information unavailable.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Dec 7, 1938
Jun 15, 2022
83
Tributes
So sorry for your loss , we are very fond of Pat and all his children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Mark silva - Friend
I am so sorry for this loss. He was my favorite Vet of all time. We all loved him.
Elaine Clayton - Friend
I am truly sorry to see the passing of Dr. Durham. He was my vet for many years. He always told me his mom was a "Kathrine" as well. Prayers for the family during this time.
Kathrine Jones - friend
Pat and his family were my childhood neighbors, he took great care of every animal we tried to raise.
Bill Henry - Former neighbor
Pat was our regular vet at the Hart Farm during my youth. I was fond of the 1968? white Chevy truck he had with the specialized Vet utilities he carried on board, even had a built-in water supply and pump for clean-up on site. I entered college as a pre-vet major all due to the inspiration of Pat. His son Tommy, was one of my best friends in school. Love ya Tommy. Great man Great Life.
Joe Hart - Friend of Family
I am so sad to hear of the loss of a great veterinarian. I enjoyed riding with him to many veterinary meetings over the years. We had memorable visits during our drive times. Our sympathies to his family. Rest In Peace.
Diane Balich - Colleague
Bill, Tom, and Kimball, I was proud to have Pat as my cousin. When I knew him he was the tall, handsome, older cousin. He spent his life doing what he loved. Good for him!
Mary Slaven Hawks - Cousin
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Durham. Thinking of your family and keeping all of you in our prayers.
Leslie Fitzgerald - Friend
Funeral Service
Service information unavailable.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Dec 7, 1938
Jun 15, 2022
83