Robert L. “Bert” Durham, 87, of Campbellsville, KY was born on February 11, 1937 to the late Hazel Durham Gowdy and Harry Durham. He quietly departed this life on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.

He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and untied with First Baptist Church where he sung with the men’s choir. He was also awarded for being the oldest male member. Robert was also the First Baptist Church Softball coach for numerous years. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan. He didn’t have a favorite sport, he watched all sports, but he loved his U of L Cardinals.

Robert attended and graduated from Durham High School in 1956. Where he played basketball for the Durham High School Hornets. In the later years when the Durham High School Reunion Committee was formed, he became a member and was the President of the committee. Robert also sang in the Durham High School Reunion Choir. He was employed by Dairy Chapel Milk and Parker Kalon where he worked for 30 plus years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, James W. Gowdy; two brothers: Harry Durham Jr. and Albert E. Durham; one son, Robbie L. Durham; and a daughter-in-law, Tijuana Durham.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Margie Durham

2 daughters: Ladonna Durham and Vonnie (Pete) Rice of Campbellsville, KY

1 son: Bobbie Durham of Campbellsville, KY

2 grandsons: Marlon Miller and Kenyon (Kim) Rice of Louisville, KY

2 granddaughters: JaDiesha Durham of Springfield, KY and Stanisha Hughes of Louisville, KY

4 great-grandchildren

A host of nieces, nephews, relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00pmET at First Baptist Church Campbellsville with Rev. Tyrone Johnson officiating

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amET on Saturday at First Baptist Church Campbellsville

Hayes Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.