Leonard Edward Durham, Jr.

On the evening of July 23, 2026, our beloved friend, Leonard, unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack, leaving behind a family, friends, and an entire community that loved him dearly.

To know Leonard was to know kindness. He was the kind of man who never met a stranger and never hesitated to lend a helping hand. If someone needed help, he was there; whether it was offering his time, sharing what he had, or simply showing up when it mattered most. He gave without expecting anything in return and genuinely cared about the people around him. His heart was bigger than life itself.

Leonard had an infectious smile and a laugh that could brighten any room. He welcomed everyone with open arms, treated people with respect, and never judged anyone for where they came from or what they were going through. He believed in seeing the good in people and loved with his whole heart. Whether you knew him for years or had only met him once, he had a way of making you feel like family.

Above everything else, Leonard was a devoted husband, a proud father, and a hardworking provider. His family was his greatest joy, and everything he did was to give them the best life possible. He built not only a business, but a legacy of hard work, compassion, and selflessness that will continue to live on through those who knew and loved him.

Leonard owned his family business, and his oldest and only son will now carry the weight of stepping into his father’s role while grieving the loss of the man who taught him so much.

Visitation: will begin on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 4 – 8 PM, and will continue on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 10:00 AM – until time of service at Spann Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home.

Interment: will follow at Dickson County Memorial Gardens

Survived by:

Spouse of 29 years:

Crystal Durham of Dickson, TN

Children:

Lenny Durham (Britney) of Dickson, TN

Brooke Durham of Dickson, TN

Allie Durham of Dickson, TN

Sister:

Carrie Manning (Ray) of Dickson, TN

Father-in-law:

Mickey Forshay (Connie) of White Bluff, TN

Sister-in-law:

Megan Forshay (Anthony)

Brother-in-law:

Shane Forshay (Mindy)

Nieces and Nephews:

Carter Morgan, Mckinlee Morgan, Bryce Forshay, Nicole Forshay, Joey Manning, Samantha Manning, Toni Rae Stewart, Cynthia Underwood, Michael Underwood, and Matthew Underwood.

His loved family in Missouri

As well as his extended family, and many close friends.

Preceded in death by: 

Parents: Leonard Edwrad Durham, Sr. and Alma Jean (Emmett) Durham

Sister: Toni

Arrangements entrusted to Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Dickson, Tennessee.

Spann Funeral Home serves families throughout Dickson County including Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, White Bluff, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Lyles, and Cumberland Furnace, as well as other surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.