Birth date: Dec 20, 1973 Death date: Oct 9, 2020
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James Andrew Durant (Jim), age 46, of Johnson City, Tennessee died unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2020.James was born in Charleston, SC on December 20, 1973, the son of Barbara Syms Durant and Lee Bradford Durant. He was a graduate of Summerville High School, received his Associate’s Degree in Nursing form Coastal Georgia Community College and his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Western Carolina University. A lifelong Lutheran, James was baptized and confirmed in Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC.James was a Registered Nurse for 22 years and for the last 6 years worked in the Primary Care Outpatient Clinic at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN and the previous 5 years at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury, NC, proudly giving back to the veterans.James was a fun loving person who loved his family first. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, dancing, singing, martial arts, but most of all making people laugh and always having a good time. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.He is survived by his parents, Barbara and Lee of Rockwood, TN, his grandmother, Mary L. Syms, of Charleston, SC, his fiancé, Callie Bentley, of Johnson City, who he loved dearly with all of his heart, his sister, Amanda Durant Shuler (Andrew), of Holly Hill, SC, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. James is preceded in death by his grandfather, John E Syms, Jr.The family will greet James’ friends and co-workers Friday, October 16, 2020, from 3:30-6:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home.A Celebration of James’ Life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 10:30 A.M., in the Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3075 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston SC 29407.Read Obituary
My heart aches for all of you. A beautiful tribute; lots of Love in these pictures. Praying for comfort during this difficult time. Love and condolences........
Dear family,
I have just recently heard of James' untimely death.
I did not know James personally but as a RN did communicate with him on occasion.
He and I enjoyed working together to find the best care possible for our veteran patients.
He was such a nice and mannerly person I am certain you were extremely proud of him and of his accomplishments in life.
He will be missed.
Please accept my condolences and know you are in my prayers for God's loving care during this time.
Sincerely,
John Lester, RN
Johnson City, TN
Jim was funny and fearless. If you didn't want to know the truth, you better not ask him. He was a joy to work with. I once bribed him to help me with something by giving him one of the special brand of red pens he liked. He made me laugh and and each time I see one of those red pens in the store, I will think of him.
LB and family so sorry to hear of your sons passing...Prayers for comfort to all.. RIP Sailor Fair Winds and Following Seas.
My deepest sympathy. I worked with Jim at Mountain Home VA. He will truly be missed.
I worked with James and will miss him. Prayers for his family and fiance.
I am so sorry to hear of James' passing. I enjoyed working with him at Salisbury VAMC. He was a kind and gentle person, and a wonderful nurse and co-worker dedicated to the care of his patients.
To his family and Callie, please accept my condolences.
Cindy Spry
I am deeply saddened by James passing. It was my privilege to work with him for several years at the Salisbury VA. He was a practical joker who also had a deep love for those he worked with and the Veterans he served. He will be deeply missed.
