Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Dwight Durham

Published 11:00 am Thursday, January 30, 2025

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Dwight Durham, 69, of Main Street, Cooleemee, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1955 in Rowan County to the late Dwight Judson and Nancy Josephine Shore Durham.
Kenny was a devoted husband, father, and “Papa”, who always put his family first. He was a natural athlete who enjoyed playing many sports including basketball, softball, and tennis. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed yard work and puttering around the house. Kenny enjoyed traveling to the beach and mountains and especially camping and hiking with his best friend, “Scout”. He also loved watching his beloved Tarheels play basketball, football, and baseball. Kenny received an Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering from Rowan Technical College and worked as an engineer for Burroughs Corporation in Charlotte and Ingersoll Rand in Mocksville. In 1998, he acquired his general contractor license and started his own company, Ken Durham Construction, where he worked as a home builder until he retired in 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Cindy Durham; 2 children, Kirsten Link (Josh) and Jamie Durham (Mason Lashmit); 4 grandchildren, Skylar, Sadie, Bowen, and Lydia; 10 siblings, Sandy Ashley (Tommy), Denny Durham (Susie), Connie Reynolds, Randy Durham (Pam), Susan Mecham (Mike), Leonard Durham (David), Karen Hall (David), Michael Durham, Beth O’Donnell (Robert), and Casey Durham; many nieces and nephews; and his devoted canine companion, “Scout”.
Kenny’s family will host a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the home.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.