Elder Theodore Albert Durham

March 23, 1951 - November 21, 2018

Elder Theodore Albert Durham, 67 of Virginia Beach, VA passed away November 21, 2018. He was born on March 23, 1951 in Washington DC. He attended Smithdeal Massey Business College and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting (1971-1973). At the age of 17, he began attending the National GMWA Conventions and later served as a Chapter Representative of the Richmond Chapter. His career path, working for Cavaliers Men’s Store, lead him to relocate to Richmond Virginia, and later to the Tidewater area. Theo loved his job and possessed a keen sense of fashion, style and charisma! Being the loudest salesman in the store, he was sure to win your attention and sale! The next chapter in his life lead him to further his education, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisplinary Studies (1997-2004) and a Master’s in Urban Education Community Counseling (2005-2010). Obviously, time was not an issue, it was going to be Theodore’s way! Some of his affiliations include: GMWA National Back Stage Committee, National & Local Professional Alliance, Tidewater GMWA Chapter member, Musical Soul Food Festival, Afran’ Fest, BMI, Song Writer, Promotor, Gospel Quartet Liaison, (Norfolk State University: Planning & Budget Staff, Music Staff, Athletics Tutor, Douglas Wilder Center Lead Usher, Administrative Assistant for New Student Orientation), (The Mount: Unity Choir, worked in Keys Bookstore operated by K.W. Brown Ministries), Minister of the gospel, Chesapeake Public Schools Substitute Teacher, Music Workshop Clinician, Event Planner and much more. Theodore leaves to cherish his precious memories his godmother, Shirley MK Berkeley of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; sister, Carolyn Owens; brothers, Sylvester K. Starkes, Isaiah “Ike” Owens, Jonathan Walker, Earl Bynum, Patrick Riddick; a special friend and caregiver, Linda Smith and a host of friends and acquaintances