LELAND — Daniel (“Danny”) William Durham died peacefully in his sleep on October 31, 2023, in Leland, North Carolina, at the age of sixty. The cause of death was complications from COPD and emphysema. Danny was born on July 15, 1963, in Chicago, IL, to Diana E. Flores (maiden name) and Richard T. Durham, whose marriage ended in divorce. Dan was predeceased by his father. His mother, now known as Diana E. Harris, survives him.
Danny is also survived by his daughter, Emily A. Milhans (Brett), of Gillett, Wisconsin. Emily is the only child of both Dan and her mother, the late Laurie A. Bork. Dan and Laurie both loved Emily dearly, and Dan was very proud of Emily. Danny is also survived by his four sisters: Diana C. (“Dee Dee”) Durham, of Palm Desert, CA, Faith M. Durham, of New Hill, North Carolina, Hope T. Stoetzer (Rick) of Gainesville, FL and Deborah A. Reau (Donnie) of Michigan. Dan is also survived by several nieces and nephews, who have fond memories of him.
Dan was a journeyman union carpenter, who worked in the construction industry, as a framing carpenter, first, in the Chicago area, and later in North Carolina, where he subsequently moved. Dan enjoyed the warm weather and the beach in Wilmington, NC, where he met and shared many years of his life with his companion, Paula Mills, who survives him.
Dan had a charismatic personality and never knew a stranger. He had a big heart, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family will gather at a future date to share their loving memories of Danny. May he rest in peace.
