of Paris, AR
August 7, 1952 - December 3, 2016
John Raymond Durkee, 64 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. He was born on August 7, 1952 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to his parents George and Rose (Strobel) Durkee. He worked as a Quality Control Manager in the Nuclear Industry and was a United States Navy Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Rose (Strobel) Durkee.
He is survived by his wife, Sally (Kauer) Durkee of Paris, Arkansas; two daughters, Emily Durkee of New York City, New York and Martha Durkee of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one son, Josef Durkee and wife Jordan of Pasco, Washington; two sisters, Chris Durkee of Subiaco and Barbara Durkee of Subiaco; one brother, George Durkee and wife Carol of Paris and three granddaughters.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with burial of cremated remains to follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 301 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
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12 Condolence(s)
Mark & Regina Hale
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Dear Sally and family,
Mark and I were very sad when we learned of the passing of John. He was a good husband, father and co worker. We know this is a very hard time for all of you. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Prayers always,
Mark and Regina Hale
Doug Wright
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Sally, Emily, Josef and Martha
What a terrible loss of a husband , father and for me a great friend and coworker. I will always remember the years John and I worked together, fished and camped together and the great conversations we had driving back and forth to work together for so many years. Although our paths separated over the years I feel fortunate now to have been able to visit in Georgia the few times I happened to be in the area. He was a special friend for me and it was always a treat to see him or just talk to him. A straight shooter who usually didn't sugarcoat much so you always knew where he stood on an issue. We had such fun times together!
I can speak for many of us at Nine Mile that we are all surprised and saddened by his passing and wish you all well as you weather such a tragic event and time.
With all our heartfelt sympathy ...
Doug
Claudia Brzoska & Perry Lopez
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Sally
Words cannot even begin to express the heartfelt sorrow for you and your family. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days.
Our deepest condolences,
Claudia and Perry
PaulaGeels McConnell
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Prayers and Sympathy to all of his family...
Steve Dunn
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
To the Durkee family, extended relatives and friends. It has been a good time having John as our supervisor. He was filled with a lot of humor, very knowledgeable and his sense of logic on many topics had color all its own. Most recent was a mandated course on trust. When asked, "A mechanic replaces your clutch and hands you back as the customer a box of left over bolts, was trust established and do you feel safe driving it away?" His answer: "If it's covered under warranty I could care less." That was John. Great humor and he'll be missed.
Seth Green
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Mrs. Sally we have never met but I worked with John and shared a connex with him for a year. He was a very good supervisor always funny and had a ton of famous as we called " Durkee " quotes such as Work is in the field. We are sorry for your loss and ours he was always a welcomed handful. God Bless You
Debbie Werry
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Sally you and your family are in my prayers. He's with god now
Jean and Jim Weber
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jean and Jim Weber
jJim and Paula O'Bar
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers we are so sorry to hear about John.
Matthew Thomas
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Matt
Liesa Day
Monday, December 5, 2016
Oh how my heart hurts for all of you. I thought the world of John as I do all of you. You are all in my prayers.
Susan E. Johnson
Monday, December 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.