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Robert Durdin Obituary
Bob grew up in Camden, TN, and graduated from Memphis State in 1977. He and his wife married in 1980 and raised three children in Southaven. Bob worked for decades in waste management. He helped develop the pink waste cart familiar to Southaven residents.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carol (Bartlett), daughters Kim Bearden (Willy) and Courtney McCollum (Marlin Mayo), son Josh Durdin (Shana), and grandchildren Dyanne and Knight Caldwell, Carly and Jack McBride, and Henry Lovins.
A service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, May 4th, at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to DeSoto Hope Community Cancer Support or an organization of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara McCain
May 9, 2024
Your son carries your smile and zest for life. You will be missed by all they had the pleasure of meeting you.
Michelle Westley
April 24, 2024
I met Bob in the trash business many years ago. He sold us our supplies. Bob was honest, dependable, funny, a great conversationalist and a great friend! I will miss you here on earth Bob and look forward to seeing you in Heaven!
John Klaiber
April 19, 2024
I met Bob through work circumstances in the early 2000's. It quickly became a great friendship due to our mutual affection for the Chicago Cubs. May the Lord bless his family; rest well, my friend.
Jack Sammons
April 17, 2024
I went to college with Bob half a century ago. Bob was one of my all time favorites, quite the character. God bless all Bob's family, may he rest in peace.
Tanya Baldwin
April 17, 2024
How memorable his services will be at Elmwood where Kim takes care of one of the treasures of Memphis.
He raised a wonderful family that will honor his memory.
Dianne Davidson
April 16, 2024
Oh, my dear Bob. How I will miss you. Rest well.
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