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David was born in Decatur, Illinois on January 8, 1950 to the late Dean Durbin and Betty Cheeley Durbin. He served our country in the United States Air Force as a medic during Vietnam. David enjoyed spending time fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Eula Montgomery Durbin; son, Steve Durbin (Jennifer Migneco) of St. Louis, MO; daughter, Angela Neely (James) of Moweaqua, IL; step-son, Clayton Arnold (Kendra) of Bloomington, IL; step-daughter, Olivia Arnold Smith (Erik) of Decatur, IL; brother, Charles Durbin of Decatur, IL; six grandchildren, Jacob Durbin, Kylie Durbin, Liam Neely, Eleanore Arnold, Larry McCray and Lincoln Smith.
He was preceded in death by brother, Tom Durbin and his parents.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Collier Funeral Home & Cremation Services are handling arrangements.
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