Robert
passed peacefully with his daughter and son-in-law by his bedside, Sunday
January 23, 2022.Robert was born and raised in Kansas City , Mo. He graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbus, Mo with a degree in Electronics/Engineering.
He served in both the United States Army and Air Force, finally retiring as a Civil Engineer at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Throughout his life, Robert enjoyed bowling, skiing, golfing and traveling.
Many of his friends knew him to be quite the reference for tech gadgets and computers prior to their being in every household.
Before moving to Texas, he was a long term resident of California, specifically Tehachapi where he and his wife lived many years enjoying nature and wonderful neighbors.
Robert is preceded in death by both his parents, brother-Paul Durham, and his wife Melba Durham.
He is survived by his children: Teresa Chartrand (Geary) of TX, Son Ross Durham (Nilda) of WA, Son Neil Durham (Nora) of CA, Son Cecil Copeland (Lisa) of SC, Son David Copeland (Angel) of MS, grandchildren and great grandchildren.