Joel Durham's Obituary
Joel Mark Durham, 60 of Charlotte died June 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 8, 1960 in Orange County, NC. The beloved son of James O'Dell Durham, Sr. and Jane Murray Durham, formerly of Greensboro. He was a graduate of UNC-Wilmington in Chemistry and worked in the Fuel-Oil Industry. He had a Black Belt in Martial Arts. He was happiest at the beach and was an avid surfer. He enjoyed swimming, skiing, and hiking the Appalachian Trail. In addition to his parents, survivors include his siblings, Janet Batres Cauthen (David), John Lloyd Durham (Lynn) and James O’Dell Durham, Jr. (Phyllis); niece and nephews.
Memorials may be made to UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health at give.unc.edu/donate.
Services will be private.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.
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