Hewis W. Durbin died peacefully, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home in Apopka, Florida with family at his side. Born March 5, 1931, he worked as a carpenter for local foliage nurseries in the Apopka area, had a passion for electronics and once owned a TV repair shop in Apopka. He enjoyed classic country music and was a big John Wayne fan. Hewis was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Claude Durbin; his mother, Giffie Mae Durbin; brothers, Ernest Durbin and Dewey Durbin; and his sister, Mable Durbin
Survivors include his wife Alice H. Durbin of Apopka; sons Steve Durbin of Apopka and Rodney Durbin (Penny) of Orlando; daughters Cathy Mock (Ronnie) of Apopka and Connie Gahnz (Gregory) of Apopka; eight grandchildren; Steven Durbin (Amanda), Wendy Durbin, Anthony Durbin (Kathy), Shawn Mock (Brandi), Jaime Mock, Eric Mock (Morgan), Jennica Gonzalez (Maximo), and Matthew Durbin; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother James Durbin (Elizabeth) of Ramer, TN; and sister Mary Dixon (Avon-deceased) of Amherst, OH.
A celebration of his life will take place at Loomis Funeral Homes in Apopka, FL on May 14, at 11am.
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Ed Bean says
Rodney & Penny and family. Sorry for your loss. It’s hard when you lose a parent. Time will heal all.
Robin Nault says
To all the family so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Robin Nault
Tammy Keefer says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God’s presence and peace be with you.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed is spirit.
Blessings.
Tammy Keefer