James "Jimmy Wayne" Durham, 77, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Liberty, IN, went to his heavenly home on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family at his residence. James was born on September 10, 1946 in Rockcastle County, KY, and was the son of the late Sylvanus "S.V." Durham and Gemima Abigail Baker Durham.

On July 2, 1972, James married the former Linda S. Richardson Durham. They were married for 40 years prior to her passing in October of 2012. James and Linda were members of the Connersville Baptist Temple for many years. James was employed in the manufacturing industry. He worked for D&M for 23 years, and for 14 years at Dana Corporation as well as Belden in Richmond,IN for 8 years. He and his wife operated the concessions at Whitewater State Park for over 8 years. James was a member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge #58 F&AM. He also served as a wrestling coach for the Union County High School and Junior High School.

James loved watching birds and working in his garden. He also loved going to car shows and watching Nascar. During warmer times, you could often find him outside fishing and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed social media and Golden oldies.

He is survived by his spouse, Paula Martin Durham; two daughters, April Durham, Amy (Nick) Fankhauser; two sons, Jamie (Connie) Durham and Charles "Rick" Durham; a sister, Gladys McVay, 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step-sons, Derek Crane, Ethan Crane, and Chase Crane; a sister-in-law, Theresa Sexton; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, James is preceded in death by a son, Robert Durham; a great grandchild, Kylie Brooke Durham; five brothers; Harold Durham, Leonard Durham, Oliver Durham, Jackson Durham, Robert Durham; seven sisters, Edna Turner, Minnie Croley, Verla Scott, Hazel Marie Wright, Betty Riley, and Eva Rose and Martha Geneva Pitcher.

Visitation will be for James will be held on January 8, 2024 at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville, from 11:00am until 1:00pm. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville, IN.

Memorial contributions may be in honor of James to the Liberty Lions Club in support of Smoke On the Water car show.