Ralph Wendell Durham

Ralph attended Forest Hills High School through eleventh grade and then attended 12th grade and graduated from Spring Vale Academy, Owosso, MI. He went on to attend Grand Rapids Community College for a business degree and then enrolled at a trade school for computer programming. In his younger years he liked to buy and flip older houses to sell. He also worked for many years as an automotive mechanic and auto body worker. He attended the Church of God (7th Day). Ralph will be deeply missed by his friends and family.

Ralph was preceded in death by: parents, Willmer and Sadie Durham; and brother, Steven Durham.

Ralph is survived by: son, Ralph W. Durham II; granddaughter, Michelle Ali Durham; brother, Kenneth Durham; sister-in-law, Linda (Steve) Durham; and sister, Carol (Jack) Forward; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Ralph's wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 6:00pm at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. The family will welcome guests one hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will take place at Cascade Township Cemetery.