DURBIN, Charles Edward - b. January 11, 1894 - d. August 19, 1960

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Charles Edward Durbin, eldest son of Edward M. and Metta G. Durbin, was born January 11, 1894 south of Moline, Kansas and departed this life August 19, 1960, at the age of 66 years, 7 months, and 8 days.

Charlie grew to manhood in this community and on June 16, 1915 was united in marriage to Ruth M. Sheel.  Seven children were born to this union, three preceding him in death.  Surviving are his wife Ruth;  sons Ed and Mahlon of Moline, Kansas;  daughters, Metta E. Barnes of Moline, Kansas and  Alice L. Ketchum of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren, Bill Larkin, U. S. A. F. Pensacola, Florida, Ruth Ann and Alice Larkin, Dennis Ketchum, U. S. Army, Ford Ord, Calif., Becky, Kimy, Randy, Patty and Danny Durbin, all of Moline, Kansas; one brother, Jack of Moline, Kansas; and one sister, May Morgan, of Aransas Pass, Texas;  daughters-in-law, Joan and Vera Durbin; and son-in-law, Eddie Barnes of Moline, Kansas.

Charlie received his schooling in Moline, graduating from high school with the class of 1910.  He spent a while as a rural mail carrier out of Moline and as mail clerk in Kansas City prior to his enlistment with the U. S. Army, World War I.  After returning from France, he purchased a farm northwest of Moline.  Until his health failed a few years ago, he was in the farming, cattle and feed business.  His main pleasures were baseball and fishing, although he enjoyed the everyday pleasures of life, devoting much time to his family and community.

Funeral services were held from the Moline Methodist Church, Sunday, August 21, 1960 at 2:30 p m.  Rev. Clyde Coriell officiated, and Rev. Glen Epp sang two numbers, "My Heavenly Father Watches Over You," and "After"  accompanied on the Organ by Mr. Larry Thomas.  The Watt Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.  Burial was in the Moline Cemetey.

Casket bearers were Bob Henson, Fred Taylor, A. B. Caldwell, Jack Brace, Neal Boyer, and Jay McNown.

(published in the Moline Advance, 8/25/1960)