Benjamin Franklin Durham

Six Mile – Benjamin Franklin Durham, 74, husband of Hattie Virginia Keith Durham, departed this life on November 19, 2015 following a period of declining health. He was born in Six Mile, a son of the late Lawrence and Flora Mae Stephens Durham. Ben was retired from Durham’s Automotive Machine Shop, where he was owner and operator of this family engine rebuilding business. Ben was known throughout the upstate for his engine work and go-kart racing. Prior to opening his machine shop, Ben was known for heavy equipment repair, logging, and dirt track racing. Ben is survived by his wife Virginia, his sons, Ronnie Durham and his wife Kim of Pickens, Johnny Durham and his wife Wanda of Six Mile, his daughters, Nancy White and her husband Phil of Anderson, and Linda Raines and her husband Freddy of Easley, and Lori Morton and her husband Ricky of Six Mile. Eight grandchildren: Tonya, Terry, Mandy, Vincent, Richard, Kevin, Avan, and Dani and nine great grandchildren: Shane, Brent, Andrea, Carter, Reagan, Eva, Tyler, Kelsie and Caleb. Also brothers, Claude, Ken, Joe, and Roger Durham and a sister, Bonnie Bryson. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by a son, Bennie Durham. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Dillard Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM. A graveside service will be held 2 PM Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com. The family will be at the home. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC