James Burl Durbin (04 May 1943 - 07 Apr 2008) Obituary

James Burl Durbin (04 May 1943 - 07 Apr 2008) attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James Burl Durbin (04 May 1943 - 07 Apr 2008).

Graduation Year	Class of 1961
Date of Passing	Apr 07, 2008
About	James Burl Durbin, age 64, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008. He was born May 4, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Gladys (Fisher)Durbin, who precede him in death. He married Patricia Green May 4, 1967, who survives him along with daughter Cora Durbin Scott and son-in-law Jeff Scott; granddaughter Sophia Scott; brothers Mickey Durbin (Becky); Dion Durbin; and Donnie Durbin (Dyann); and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends. He is also preceded in death by brother J.C. Durbin and sister Patsy Durbin Wright. Jimmie graduated Hillcrest in 1961 and served in the U.S. Navy for four years, where he was a parachute rigger. He completed St. John's School of Radiology Technology and served patients there for 30 years. He was known for his compassion and patience at work, where he mentored hundreds of X-ray students. He was an avid reader, expert on Presidential history and the feature film industry. He never lost a Trivial Pursuit game. Ever. Not many people knew he was a wonderful dancer who won dance contests with wife Pat. He was an incredible husband, father and life coach who encouraged others to swing for the fences and never stop dreaming. Family was his life and he liked nothing better than sitting on Nanny Durbin's porch, spinning tales with the family and laughing with the kids. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Greenlawn North Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Greenlawn North, with internment to follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 11 a.m. Memorials/contributions may be made to St. John's Stroke Center, 1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804. [Source: Spfd News Leader dated: April 8, 2008]