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Dr. Douglas Drymon Durbin
1954 - 2022
Dr. Douglas Drymon Durbin
1954 - 2022
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Dr. Douglas Drymon Durbin, 67, husband of Gina Durbin, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. He was born October 23, 1954 in Lexington to the late Mack Curtis and Lou Ann Drymon Durbin. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, where he served as a Captain. Dr. Durbin was an Orthodontist with Kentucky Orthodontics and Invisalign. He did his graduate, undergraduate, and doctorate at the University of Kentucky. He was a proud Eagle Scout and a member of Southland Christian Church. Along with his wife Gina, Dr. Durbin is survived by his children, Christy Durbin, David (Tracy) Durbin, Angeline (Ryan) Speaks, Bailey (Joe) Sissom, Jordan (Daniel) Thompson, and Joseph (Catherine) Durbin; nine grandchildren; and his brother, James C. (Mary) Durbin. He was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Jo Ann Durbin. A memorial service will be 1:00 PM Monday, August 22, 2022 at Southland Christian Church – Harrodsburg Road in the Wayne B. Smith Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-1 PM Monday at the church. Kerr Brothers-Harrodsburg Road is in charge of arrangements.
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Jeleigha Ritter
August 19, 2025
Dr. Durbin was super great and applied my braces for me when I was 14 and took them off when I was 16 right before prom! He was so nice and always helped me when it came to convincing my mother to get certain things! I was looking for him to see if he was still practicing so I could get work done with him. Really sad to see he's gone. RIP doc, you were awesome!
Joe Sadtler Jr.
November 3, 2022
Mrs. Durbin & Family- My condolences to you all. I was a patient if Dr. Durbin when he initially came to Louisville in approximat ed ly 2005. He eas most personable, very clear in communicating with me. My treatment plan was braces for the second time around! My last visit with Dr. Durbin was in 2013 when during a visit I asked him if he would be willing to be a reference for me as I was in the midst of a job search at age 53! He affirmed "absolutely" immediately! He knew me as a patient and I believe as well as a person. This is your husband and Father's legacy, beyond his professional life. He was down to earth and was a most effective communicator. I will hold you all in prayer. Dr. Durbin reminded me of my Dad who was a self made, down to earth Family Physician. May God bless and comfort you abd your entire family.
Kessler Family
October 27, 2022
Dear Durbin Family,
We just learned of the passing of Dr. Durbin. He was our daughter Orthodontist here in Boynton Beach. Dr. Durbin was so nice, charismatic, a true pleasure to interact with, and so wonderful with children. What a tremendous loss to the dental community.
Our deepest sympathies.
Johnny & Karen Morgison
September 24, 2022
Dear Gina and family, we just learned of Doug's passing and we offer our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all, Johnny & Karen Morgison, your old neighbors on Woods road.
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Jon
September 2, 2022
I´m a patient of Dr Durbin. He was an incredibly talented orthodontist and more importantly a great man. He made everyone feel as if they were his only patient. He will be missed.
Tim Terry
August 28, 2022
I first met Doug in German class at Tates Creek. We then we brothers in the same fraternity at UK. I did t see him for many years until he hosted a TC Class of 74 party at his house. Class gentleman.
Debbie (Brothers) Minamyer
August 22, 2022
I´m am so sad to here this news. I worked for Dr. Durbin back in the late 1980´s, he was a great boss and kind hearted man, I´m sure he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Gina and his children.
Gary Coleman, DMD
August 22, 2022
He was a great person to know and work with.
Billie F Garcia
August 20, 2022
I am so very sorry. My youngest son was one of Dr.Durbin's patients years ago. I am glad that he was and is my brother in Christ.
Janie
August 18, 2022
prayers to the family for such a loss. My daughter was one of his patients. Such a wonderful orthodontist. He will definitely be missed!
Bruce Haskell
August 18, 2022
My sincere condolences to Doug's family. All his colleagues will miss his innovative, cheerful and kindly nature. May his name be remembered as a blessing.
David and Margaret "Margie" Marler
August 17, 2022
Our hearts are broken hear this. Doug has always been a good friend and cousin to Margie. Prayers for the family.
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