RIP Jim.
James Louis Dureya
James Louis Dureya
August 13, 1961 ~ September 4, 2011
James "Jim" Dureya, 50, of South Countrybrook Street, died at 9:29 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mr. Dureya retired from Cummins Engine Company in 2001. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, building model cars, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a volunteer firefighter with German Township Fire Department for several years and a member of the American Legion. He was a diehard Chicago Bears fan and will be deeply missed by his dog Ginger. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 13, 1961, Mr. Dureya was the son of Louis Dureya and Katherine Jessie Starks. He is survived by daughters, Jessica Dureya of Shelbyville, Indiana, Jamie (Douglas) Huckaby of Columbus, Indiana, and Ashley (Benji) Smith of Columbus, Indiana; stepdaughters, Angie Burton of Columbus, Indiana, Marena Spencer of St. Paul, Indiana, and Brandy Edwards of Columbus, Indiana; 13 grandchildren, with two more expected in the coming weeks; a brother, George David (Laura Plessinger) Starks of Columbus, Indiana; sisters, Kathy (Stanley) Davis of North Vernon, Indiana, Debbie (Edward) Dickmeyer of North Vernon, Indiana, Betty (Michael) Toepfert of North Vernon, Indiana, and Bobbi Jo (Damon) Buford of Columbus, Indiana; and companions, Kathy Burton and Stella Dureya He was preceded in death by his parents; and his in-laws, Arena "Dumpy" Burton and Betty and Ray Ogle. SERVICES: FUNERAL - will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Bishop Charles Sims officiating. CALLING - will be Saturday from 2 p.m. until service time. BURIAL - In keeping with Mr. Dureya's wishes, cremation is planned.
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August 13, 1961 ~ September 4, 2011
James ?Jim? Dureya, 50, of South Countrybrook Street, died at 9:29 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Mr. Dureya retired from Cummins Engine Company in 2001. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, building model cars, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was a volunteer firefighter with German Township Fire Department for several years and a member of the American Legion. He was a diehard Chicago Bears fan and will be deeply missed by his dog Ginger.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 13, 1961, Mr. Dureya was the son of Louis Dureya and Katherine Jessie Starks.
He is survived by daughters, Jessica Dureya of Shelbyville, Indiana, Jamie (Douglas) Huckaby of Columbus, Indiana, and Ashley (Benji) Smith of Columbus, Indiana; stepdaughters, Angie Burton of Columbus, Indiana, Marena Spencer of St. Paul, Indiana, and Brandy Edwards of Columbus, Indiana; 13 grandchildren, with two more expected in the coming weeks; a brother, George David (Laura Plessinger) Starks of Columbus, Indiana; sisters, Kathy (Stanley) Davis of North Vernon, Indiana, Debbie (Edward) Dickmeyer of North Vernon, Indiana, Betty (Michael) Toepfert of North Vernon, Indiana, and Bobbi Jo (Damon) Buford of Columbus, Indiana; and companions, Kathy Burton and Stella Dureya
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his in-laws, Arena ?Dumpy? Burton and Betty and Ray Ogle.
SERVICES:
FUNERAL - will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Bishop Charles Sims officiating.
CALLING - will be Saturday from 2 p.m. until service time.
BURIAL - In keeping with Mr. Dureya?s wishes, cremation is planned.
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Daddy i love you so much and will miss you more then you can ever know, you will always be with me,Ben,and the boys.I know your not in any pain anymore, rip daddy
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I remember you, I have visions of you lip syncing to journey songs back in late seventies when we hung out, we were friends. May god recieve you old friend.
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Daddy I am going to miss you so much. You meant the world to me, Dougie, and Tinka, and now you are gone. We will forever miss you.
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RIP i still remember the roller skating days u will b miss GREATLY but now u will b without any pain
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Daddy I will miss you so much you might not have been my realy daddy but you loved me like I was your own blood. Jesse Wyane realy miss you he told me today you wasnt just his papa you was like a dad to him R.I.P Daddy
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Our thought and prayers are with the Family durig this time of loss. Jimmy will be missed and remembered.
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Your sister Betty married my son Mike, and brought with her a special friend in you. You are in my heart and I will value our friendship until I can be with you and all the rest of my family again. I’m not gonna say rest in peace, because I’m sure you are with your momma and having a great old time. See you again someday Jim. I love you. Mom T
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Daddy I am going to miss you so much. You meant the world to me, Dougie, and Tinka, and now you are gone. We will forever miss you.
I remember you, I have visions of you lip syncing to journey songs back in late seventies when we hung out, we were friends. May god recieve you old friend.
Daddy i love you so much and will miss you more then you can ever know, you will always be with me,Ben,and the boys.I know your not in any pain anymore, rip daddy
bubby, I feel I had lost the other half of me.But I know you are happy now cause you are with mom and dad.no more suffering! I will cherish our memories we had together.you will always be with me .I love you and gonna miss you dearly!!Im so proud to had u in my life not only as my brother but as a father figure also. R.I.P. My Love —
RIP Jim.
Daddy I will miss you so much you might not have been my realy daddy but you loved me like I was your own blood. Jesse Wyane realy miss you he told me today you wasnt just his papa you was like a dad to him R.I.P Daddy
RIP i still remember the roller skating days u will b miss GREATLY but now u will b without any pain
Your sister Betty married my son Mike, and brought with her a special friend in you. You are in my heart and I will value our friendship until I can be with you and all the rest of my family again. I’m not gonna say rest in peace, because I’m sure you are with your momma and having a great old time. See you again someday Jim. I love you. Mom T
bubby, im gonna miss you so much. i will cherish my memories that we had together . Im proud to had you as my brother also as a father figure. you are in a better place now and with mom and dad. i will always have you with me . I didnt lose u forever, I know I have another angel to look over me. until we meet again .. I LOVE U !!!! Rest In peace my love..–
Our thought and prayers are with the Family durig this time of loss. Jimmy will be missed and remembered.