Pendleton , SC Gary Drayton Durham, age 61, husband of Karen Durham, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC, on January 24, 1953, he was the son of Hazel Johnson, and the late Drayton Durham. He is survived by his wife, Karen Durham; daughters, Kari Slaton(Erik) of Anderson, SC, Kendal Manning(Justin) of Sevierville, TN and Kinsley Durham of Pendleton, SC; sister, Peggy Porter of Pendleton, SC; one grandson, Tyler Kason Slaton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, W.K. and Betty McAlister. "Deddy," Son, Husband, Brother, Uncle, and known as "Popee G" by his grandson, Tyler who was his best buddy, along with his dog Beau, Gary Durham will forever be remembered as a man who stood strong in his faith and was his family's biggest fan. He will truly be cherished and loved by all who crossed his path as he crosses his final finish line into his Heavenly Home. He was a member of Fant's Grove Baptist Church. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 2:30 pm at Fant's Grove Baptist Church, interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Clemson. The family will be at 1005 Central Road, Pendleton, SC, home of his mother and will receive friends at the church from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service on Monday. Flowers are acceptable, however make donations to Fant's Grove Baptist Church, 600 Fant's Grove Road, Anderson, SC 29625. Events Visitation Monday, October 27, 2014 12:00PM - 2:00PM Fant's Grove Baptist Church 600 Fants Grove Rd. Pendleton, SC 29670 Phone: 864-646-3228 Funeral Service Monday, October 27, 2014 2:30PM Fant's Grove Baptist Church 600 Fants Grove Rd. Pendleton, SC 29670 Phone: 864-646-3228 Final Resting Place Memory Gardens 586 Isaqueena Trail Clemson, SC 29631