J. Pat Durham

Jerry Pat Durham

Age 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born December 7, 1938 in Alma, Arkansas, the son of Herbert and Katherine (Cox) Durham.

He loved his family, his profession and the outdoors. He was born in 1938 and jokingly referred to himself as a "38 Special". He rode horses, read westerns and even wrote a novel himself.

He practiced as a veterinarian in Prairie Grove for 45 years and built the Vinewood Animal Hospital. He traveled the world and enjoyed backpacking, wilderness camping and mountain climbing.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Durham and his daughter Judy Durham.

Survivors include three children Tom Durham and his wife Janice of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Bill Durham and his wife Barbara of Farmington, Arkansas, and Kimball Durham and his wife Julie also of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

The family is planning a private memorial service at a later date.

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