Michael Anthony Durham was in Buffalo, NY on April 15, 1963 to the union of his parents Chambers Durham and Eloise Hudson Durham.
Michael attended Burgard high school in Buffalo, NY. In 1981 he relocated to California where he enrolled in San Bernardino CA Job Corps, there he received a certificate in Mechanics and Caltrans. In 1982 he met and married Judy Michelle Durham and from that union six children were born.
Michael accepted Christ at an early age. He was a very kind and happy person who loved life, he made friends everywhere he went. People were drawn to him because of his big smile and great personality. Michael enjoyed fishing, working on cars, telling jokes. He loved music, singing and playing the guitar and spending time with his family.
Michael answered the call of his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2020 he was 57 years old.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Lacedra Durham and brothers, Edward Lee Thomas, Alton Thomas and Gary Thomas.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Judy Michelle Durham, children, Cherish Durham, Michael Durham II, Sheena Durham, Markos Durham and Montae Durham. Sister Hershie Jean Collins of San Mateo, Six grandchildren, Taliya Flores, Quinnie Dunham, Nivia Durham, Montae Durham, Jo’nia Lauti, Michael A. Durham III and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends. Michael will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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