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Joseph Reid Durbin
1920 - 2013
Joseph Reid Durbin
1920 - 2013
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BORN
1920
DIED
2013
Joseph Durbin Obituary
Mr. Durbin was a Lieutenant in the U S Army Infantry in during WWII participating in four major engagements. He received a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for gallantry in action. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Cary, and a member of Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Evie Durbin, daughter: Cathy Davis of Denver CO, grandchildren: Reid Davis and Whitney Davis; great grandchildren: Violet Davis and Keegan Davis; and a brother: John Durbin of FL.
He is preceded in death by a son: Judson "Chip" Durbin, brother: Bix Durbin and sister: Dorothy Fox.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S. E. Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Brown Wynne Funeral Home. Burial will be in Raleigh Memorial Park with Military Honors and Masonic Rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made to www.brownwynnecary.com.
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June 3, 2013
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Durbin's passing. I had been thinking of him lately and went on-line to try to find him to call him. I was shocked to find his obituary instead.
What a great guy and a true hero among heroes. I will remember him as the father of one of my best childhood friends and someone I respected a great deal. Someone who was entertaining with his war stories (sanitized for us young boys in the neighborhood) and his attention to his family.
My condolences to Mrs. Durbin and Cathy Lynne. I miss you all.
Warmest regards,
Dan Boyd (Charlotte)
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Dawn Lane Evans
May 29, 2013
Long ago memories so clear today as I think of an always smiling "Mr. Durbin" !Remembering " life advice" as Cathy and I shared his company in the den! Hugs to you, Cathy and your dear mom and family.
Charlotte Harris
May 29, 2013
I was so sad to read this in newspaper. Our city has lost a wonderful, kind man. Dear Evie and Cathy, what an honor to have had such an outstanding person in your life.
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