Michael William Durbin, age 54, of Mt Vernon, MO, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at his home. He was born June 21, 1957, in Springfield, MO, to Jack and Betty (Miles) Durbin. Michael grew up and attended schools in Morrisville and Ozark, MO.
Michael served in the United States Army. He liked to tinker with his old cars and was a very good welder. He loved to camp, go to the lake, and loved the outdoors in general. Michael and his wife were inseparable. He loved to spend time with Myles and Michael and loved his dog Cole. Michael was always helping people out.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Miles Stewart.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Irene {Hand} Durbin of Mt. Vernon, MO; his father and stepmother, Jack and Barbara Durbin of Dunnegan, MO; a stepdaughter and her husband, Jennifer and Shayne Ayers; three stepsons, Brandon Pharr, Jonathan Pharr, and Jacob Pharr; two sisters, Cindy L. Moore of Springfield, MO and Robin A. Morris of Humansville, MO; brother Richard Wayne Durbin of New Franklin, MO. Michael is also survived by six grandchildren: Michael, Myles, Shawn, Sadie and Carley Ayers and a special baby, Grace.
Funeral services will be held at 2: 00 p.m., in First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon on Thursday, January 26, 2012 with Pastor Jill Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon City Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, MO. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m., until the service at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2012 in the church.
Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.