Mr. Kenneth Wayne Durham, 73, of Gulfport, Mississippi, departed this life on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Durham fulfilled his civic obligation faithfuly, as he was heavily involved in the Masonic Order. He was a member of the Mount Olive Lodge #83 and later transferred to Soria City Lodge #542. Additionally, mr. Durham was a Noble of Karun Temple #48 and was a Bennett-Johnson Consistory #342, he was also a Biloxi Royal Arch #39. Mr. Durham was dedicated to service. He served several years in the United States Army where he toured twice in the Vietnam War in the 173rd Airborne. Faithful, altruistic, loyal and dedication are a few of the characteristics that Mr. Durham shared with the world and those who knew him. He will be missed by all whose life he touched.

He was preceded in death by both parents,Mr. Perry Studkey, Ms. Opal Bradley; two brothers, Rickey Stuckey, Perry James Stuckey; two sisters, Benita Bester and Barbara Carnes.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his beautiful spouse, Mrs. Shirley Durham, Gulfport, Mississippi; one son, Albert (Shalanda) Stephens, Chesapeak, VA; five daughters, Deenna Durham (Justin) Dubose, Powder Springs, Georgia, Kendra (Ed) Conley, Toledo, Ohio, Alisha Durham, Toledo, Ohio, Anitra Stephens, Phoenix, Arizona, Karian Durham, Detroit, Michigan; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces , nephews, relatives and friends.