Lester Wayne

Durham

Mr. Lester Wayne Durham was born on August 26, 1954, to Henry and Cleo Durham in Thomaston, Georgia. He received his formal education at Drake High School in Thomaston, Georgia, later obtaining his GED.

After High School, Lester enlisted in the United States Army on January 4, 1976, and was honorably discharged on January 18, 1980. While in the military he served as a telephone installer lineman, and an Infantryman. While stationed in Alaska, he was a member of the Rifle team, receiving a "Good Conduct Medal".

Lester accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Fellowship Baptist Church in Thomaston, Georgia. Mr. Lester Wayne Durham met Ms. Cheryl Diane Ledbetter and was united in holy matrimony on June 10, 1978, in Seaside, California. Their union was blessed with 3 children. They later divorced but remained friends.

Mr. Lester Wayne Durham was employed by several companies, to name a few, Sears, Thomaston Mills, and Nacom holding various positions. Finally, as a self-employed landscaper, beautifying people's yards. In his leisure time he enjoyed cooking, watching Atlanta Braves, and his westerns. He loved playing checkers, and spending quality time with his family.

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Mr. Lester Wayne Durham's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Cleo Durham; two brothers, Henry Durhan and Vester Durham; two sister, Ella Durham, and Patricia Williams, and his grandson, Terrence Weston.

Mr. Lester Wayne Durham leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories two daughters, Kendra "Kim" Collier of Hayward, CA., and Teresita (Lavarius) Herring of Atlanta, GA; son, Dwayne "Man Man" Durham of Atlanta, GA; 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Henrietta Durham of Griffin, GA, Katie Strickland of Thomaston, GA, Emma (Anthony) Gilbert of Atlanta, GA, and Min. Sallie (Eddie) Gray of Atlanta, GA. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church located at 6897 Crest Highway in Molena. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Springfield Church Cemetery. Pastor C. Derrick Shelton, Sr., is the Pastor of Springfield and the Eulogist.