Danny James “Uncle Dee” Durham, 53, of Salem, died Monday, September 14, 2020 at home.
Danny was born October 3, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Brinda (Jennings) Durham. He was raised in Yakima, Washington and spent a couple years as a teenager living on his uncle’s farm in Oklahoma. As an adult, he moved to Western Washington, and resided for many years in Tacoma while raising his family.
Danny was well known for his sense of humor, and would have everyone laughing no matter the occasion. He enjoyed playing music, drawing, and collecting knives, watches and other items.
He is survived by his mother, Brinda Wood of Vancouver, WA; three sons, Derek Durham of Tacoma, WA, Bryant Rach of Federal Way, WA, and Trent Bacon of Maple Valley, WA; one daughter, Dani Durham of Federal Way, WA; a sister, Angela Lara of Salem, OR; two nephews, Daniel Wood of Vancouver, WA and Cameron Lara of Chicago, IL; and many cousins from both sides of his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Durham, and his sister, Shamaria Durham.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Vancouver, WA. For more information about the memorial gathering, please call 360-578-6282.
Love you uncle Dan. You'll be dearly missed.
Brenda, I am saddened to hear about the loss of your son. I only knew him by the stories you would share . May he rest in peace. Take care.
R.i.p. Danny. You will be missed
Dan you will truly be missed, you were like a big brother to me. We had a lot of great times together. Our sympathy goes out to the family. Rest In Peace Big D!
I am so sorry for your loss loss.
Danny, you will be missed by many! Thank you for all laughs and sore tummies! Love you! ❤️
Brenda. Mel and I send our heartfelt condolences and lots of love and prayers.
Brinda, I am so sorry for your loss
I love ❤️ you Danny ! Thank you all the memories! I’ll miss you more then you’ll ever know! Until till we meet again on the other side. Your brother Roy
Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with Danny's arrangement. We hope that all of his family feels peace at this time of loss.