Gerald Lee Durham, 54, husband of Angela "Angie" Parton Durham, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Born in Easley to the late James Clyde Durham, Jr. and Joan Roper Kirk, he was a route supervisor for Bimbo Bakeries for 25 years.

Gerald's greatest joy was his family and friends and was lovingly known as "Papa" by everyone who knew him. Humble, selfless, and kind, he always put others before himself. He enjoyed fishing, loved animals, and adored the frequent family beach trips. He was also a diehard Clemson Tigers football fan.

In addition to his loving wife of 34 years, Gerald is survived by a son, Justin Mulkey (Marisa) of Easley; a sister, Angela Smith (Aaron) of Lyman; grandchildren, Tucker, Madilynn, and Ailey Mulkey, all of Easley; parent-in-laws, Johnny and Diane Parton of Easley; sister-in-laws, Tammy Durham of Mauldin, Beth Wilson (Scott) of Easley, and Jennifer Ohlrogge (Russ) of Easley; nieces and nephews, Brandon Durham (Rebecca), Ryan Durham (Jeremiah), Evan Durham (Courtney), Griffin Durham, Grace Durham, and Jackson, Paisley, and Joseph Ohlrogge; and great-nieces and nephews, Bryant, Annastyn, Ellie, and Evney Durham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Durham; and a grandchild, Gabriel Mulkey.

A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home, Downtown.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. Sunday, 26, 2026 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemson Paw Partners, 115-B Commons Way, Central, SC 29630.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley.