CRAIG/FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME
511 Old Kings Road South
Flagler Beach, Florida

John James Durkin, III
January 21, 1958 – July 24, 2023

Obituary of John James Durkin III

We are sad to announce the passing of John James Durkin III, of Palm Coast, Florida. He passed away at the age of 65 on Monday, July 24th.

John was born on January 21st, 1958 to John James Durkin Jr. and Anna Elizabeth Durkin in Dundalk, MD. After John graduated from Dunwoody Highschool in 1976 he went on to study Business Administration at the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS) and Georgia State University.
After graduating, he had a very successful career in IT Sales until he retired in 2018.

In 1989, he met Gail in Detroit while working for Inacom. John and Gail moved to Omaha in 1991, where they raised their 2 children, Sean and Timothy, made many friends and lived there for 26 years.

Once retired, John and Gail made their retirement home in Palm Coast, Florida, where they welcomed 3 grandchildren into their lives. John would spend his time with family and friends, cooking gourmet meals, golfing, traveling, and enjoying a cocktail on his dock. He also had a vast collection of toys that brought him joy, including his boat, jet skis, corvette, and mini dirt bike.

John was predeceased by his mother. He is survived by his wife Gail, his sons Sean and Tim (& Megan), his grandchildren Noah, Parker and Brooklyn, his father John (& Judy), and his sister Kathy (& Bob).

A church visitation for John will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM, 4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. A burial will occur Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 1:15 PM at Flagler Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Fisher House Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craigflaglerpalms.com for the Durkin family.