Francis L. Durham

Francis L. Durham of Edgewood died Friday, June 15 at his home. He was 84. Born in Rising Sun, MD he was the son of the late Earle Durham and Virginia (Shea) Durham and husband of the late Joan (Taylor) Durham who passed away in 2008. Mr. Durham was a retired MSGT (Army) and food services manager at the Maryland House and Chesapeake Restaurant. He was Commander of the ex POW MD, Chapter; past Post Commander of Joppatowne VFW and he was a lifelong member of the Rising Sun American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Angel. He is survived by three daughters Shirley Anne Lester, of Edgewood, MD, Barbara Jean Shipley and husband James, III of Havre de Grace, MD and Jo Ann Smith and Husband Gregory of Edgewood, MD. grand children; James Shipley IIII, Jeremy Shipley, Gregory Smith, Michael Smith, Brittany Lester and five great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by his granddaughter, Kimberly Lester. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 19 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where funeral services conducted by Deacon Daniel Kopczyk will be held on Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00am. Interment with military honors will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001