Melvin Earnest Durham age 70 of Dahlonega formerly of Gainesville entered rest Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.
Melvin was born September 1, 1951, to the late Marvin & Lindy Matthews Durham. He worked as a security guard with EKG Security and was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Martin; son, Stacey Durham; brother, Marvin “Bud” Durham; sister, Lindy Grace Adkins.
Left to cherish his memory, son, Jonathan (Crystal) Durham; daughter, Samantha (Patrick) Webb; step-son, Tim Carpenter; step-daughter, Kenia (Trey) Smith; sisters, Judy Durham & Sandra Hayes; grandchildren, his pride & joy, Angel, Khloe, Maddie, Zach, Sofie, Remi, Mia, Hannah & Victoria; step-grandchildren, Coby, Karie, Mark, Destiny, Faith, Michael, Cayleigh, Caden & Cody; & a host of bonus grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Compton officiating. Burial will follow in Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Please share online condolences with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melvin Earnest Durham.
