DURRANCE John "Johnny" E. Durrance, 61, passed away June 9, 2008 following a brief illness. Johnny was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida but resided in Macclenny for the last 7 years. He graduated from Paxon High School in 1964 and enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1966. The following year Johnny joined the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department beginning his career at the Pickettville Volunteer Fire Department and proudly served for 24 years before retiring in 1991 from Station 22. Johnny enjoyed many trips to Cedar Key and the mountains with his wife. Johnny is preceded in death by his mother, Cappy Durrance. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Linda H. Sanders; stepson, Josh Sanders (Jen); his father, Bill Durrance; sisters, Kathy Rhoden (Riley), Debbie Rhoden (Phil); nephew, Riley Rhoden (Connie); niece Jana Sowell (Kevin); numerous great-nieces and nephews; and special life-long friend and fellow firefighter, Ronnie Learn (Sue). A graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Macclenny, Florida on Friday, June 13, 2008 with full Fire Department honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Children's Burn Camp of North Florida "Camp Amigo", P. O. Box 368, Tallahassee, Florida 32302. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com