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John Durry 1930 - 1983

John Durry was born on June 17, 1930 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama United States to James "Jim" Durry and Artelia (Martin) Durry. John was baptized in Selma. John Durry died at age 53 years old on August 14, 1983 in Selma, and was buried in August 1983 at Serenity Memorial Gardens (formerly Fairlawn Memory Gardens) 4660 Water Avenue, in Selma. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Durry.

John Durry

June 17, 1930

Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, 36701, United States

August 14, 1983

Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, 36701, United States

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1930

Birthday

June 17, 1930

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Selma, Dallas County, Alabama 36701, United States

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Selma, Dallas County, Alabama 36701, United States
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Military Service

John Durry was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in South Korea during the Korean Conflict of 1950-1953. John enlisted in U.S. Army on January 24, 1951. After his discharge from the U.S. Army on January 23, 1953, John returned home to Selma, Alabama.
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August 14, 1983

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Selma, Dallas County, Alabama 36701, United States
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1983

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August 1983

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Serenity Memorial Gardens (formerly Fairlawn Memory Gardens) 4660 Water Avenue, in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama 36703, United States
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John Durry was born on June 17, 1930 in Selma (Dallas County), Alabama to James Durry and Artelia Martin Durry. He was the eleventh child of twelve born to Jim and Artelia. John passed away on August 8, 1983 at Selma Medical Center Hospital in Selma, Alabama. John was fun to be around because he was friendly and always in a good mood. Whenever he came to visit family, he just had a way of making everyone feel good. John didn't have a lot, but when he gave gifts to family and friends, they were nice gifts. He had very good taste in the gifts he gave, especially for special occasions, like graduations. John was a veteran of the U.S Army and he served in Korea during the Korean Conflict of 1950-1953. He enlisted in U.S. Army on January 24, 1951. After his discharge from the U.S. Army on January 23, 1953, John returned home to Selma, Alabama and began working at Zeigler Meat Company in Selma, Alabama. He worked there for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Durry and Artelia Martin Durry, his sisters, Lucy Durry Morgan and Rebecca Durry Owens; brothers, General Grant Durry, Stewart Durry, Henry Durry and James Durry, aunt, Leola Durry, uncles, Townsend Durry, Joe Durry and Willie Martin, grandmother, Emma Talbert Durry. Survivors at the time of his death were: his siblings, Burl Durry, Martha Durry Moore, Mary Durry, Clyde Durry Young and Paul Durry, Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John Durry was interred at Fairlawn Memory Gardens, 4660 Water Avenue, Selma, Alabama 36701. His gravesite at Fairlawn Memory Gardens is registered and recognized by the U.S. Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006. Fairlawn Memory Gardens has been renamed Serenity Memorial Gardens.

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John Durry lived 16 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 53.

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Otha Morgan

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03/04/2022

John Durry was a man among men. He served his country during the Korean War and came home with love in his heart for everyone. He was my uncle, the younger brother of my mother Lucy Durry Morgan. I graduated from high school in 1963, uncle John gave me a set of beautiful cuff links with my initials. I still have them today 58+ years later.

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