Jerald E. Durbin's Obituary
Jerald E. Durbin, 66, of Decatur, passed away Saturday morning, December 1, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerald was born November 28, 1952, in Decatur, IL to Vincent and Thelma (Branson) Durbin. He married Susan Heidemann on July 18, 1998, in Decatur, IL. Jerald loved to go antiquing, researching family genealogy, singing and listening to gospel music.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Susan; his son, Joshua Durbin of Springfield, IL; two step sons, Andrew Heidemann of Decatur, IL and Scott (Brittany) Heidemann of Peoria, IL; four grandchildren, Taylor (Brad) Christy, Madison Heidemann, Colin Heidemann and Colby Heidemann; one great-grandchild, Addison Christy; one brother, John Durbin of Ellijay, GA; one sister, Judy Pruett of Florissant, MO; two half-brothers, Jim (Lori) Durbin of Decatur, IL and David (Marilyn) Durbin of Mesa, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Durbin.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jerald Durbin will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery in Decatur. Memorials may be directed to Mid-America Transplant 1110 Highlands Plaza Drive East, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63110, Attn: Family House.
The family of Jerald Durbin is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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