Floyd Durham January 24, 1936 February 12, 2022

Golden Beach, Florida - Joel Newman, 72 of Golden Beach, FL passed away peacefully Thursday night surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Havana, Cuba he moved to Florida at the age of 11 and spent the rest of his life in pursuit of, and achieving, the American dream. He lived an extraordinary life completely devoted to his family. His life was a blessing to everyone around him and the family is eternally thankful to Hashem for having Joel in their lives. Joel is survived by his beloved wife Edith; loving children Elliot Newman, Adrianne (Dr. Adam) Blomberg & Michael (Fernanda) Newman; cherished grandchildren Elizabeth, Max, Mila, Ethan, Zachary, Natan, Gabriel, Hannah & Eliana; dear sister Debbie (Harvey) Friedman. Donations may be made to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Graveside service 10 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 NW 25 Street, Doral, FL 33172. Arrangements by Levitt Weinstein Blasberg Rubin Zilbert (305) 9322700.

Coral Gables, Florida - Floyd Durham passed away February 12, 2022 in Coral Gables. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 24, 1936 to the late Floyd S. and Reva Eagon Durham.

Mr. Durham was a graduate of Kent State University High School and University of Miami. He was a Major in the Air Force. He served in Vietnam, flying helicopters, air rescue and as an Instructor Pilot. He continued his love of flying with United Airlines where he retired after 28 years of service. Floyd enjoyed life and found many interests along the way, antique cars,model trains,sailing, and skiing. He was a member of Coral Reef Yacht Club, Quiet Birdmen, and Beach Colony Club.

He will be fondly remembered by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn York Durham; son, Steven Durham; sister, Caryl Mosier; brother, Larry Durham and sister-in-law, Frances York Reid.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Floyd Scott Durham.

A funeral service was held February 20 in Mount Airy, N. C. at Moody Chapel. Burial followed at Oakdale Cemetery with full military honors. A reception was held at the N.C. home.