Obituaries: Joab L. Durham, 1963, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 10, 1963 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Joab L. Durham Of Atlanta Dies At The Age Of 96

Joab L. Durham, one of the oldest residents of Winn parish, died at his home
at Atlanta Tuesday, October 8, 1963, after a lengthy illness.  A retired
farmer, he had observed his 96th birthday on April 6, 1963, and up until this
time had enjoyed the best of health.

Mr. Durham was born in Ward One, Winn Parish, and lived most of his lifetime
near Atlanta.  He had served as a member of the parish police jury and was a
member of that body when the old courthouse that was demolished recently was
built.  His name is on the plaque that has been preserved from that building. 
He had also served as a member of the local school board in the early days
when the schools were directed by local boards.  He was a member of the
Atlanta Baptist Church and of the Montgomery Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 10, in the Sardis
Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Teal, the Rev. Bernes Selph, and the Rev.
Wayne Durham officiating.  Burial was in the Sardis Cemetery under the
direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.  The Montgomery Masonic Lodge conducted
graveside rites.

Acting as pallbearers were grandsons: Aubrey, Oliver, and Phillip Ballard, F.
M. and Lindsey Durham, Nathan Durham, Charlie Kolb, and Glynn Durham.

Survivors include six sons, Nathan Durham and Flem Durham of Natchitoches,
Charlie Durham of Atlanta, Clarence Durham, Winnfield, Crosby Durham, El
Dorado, Ark., and Joe Durham, Minneapolis, Minn.; four daughters, Mrs. Carrie
Ballard, Coushatta, Mrs. Ann Shofner, Natchitoches, Mrs. Loura Selph, Cotton
Valley, and Mrs. Odelle Kolb, Atlanta; one brother, A. C. Durham of Petaluma,
Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.