Jeramiah Durbin

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jeramiah Durbin- November 24, 1980 to January 20, 2021

Growing up in a small community Jeramiah was known by all of his family and friends as Durb. He had a smile that lit up a room and a heart the size of Texas. 

As we have all been sharing and reflecting on his life in the last few days, every story ends with hysterical laughter and someone almost injured. That was the Durb we all knew and loved. He only knew how to approach every situation at 100 mph. 

When he was young, he lived and breathed the games of football and baseball. He always wore jersey #20 and his natural talent was a force to reckon with on the field. Serving time in the Marines, he was stationed in Japan, discovering his love of the open waters and his passion for travel. 

As an electrical lineman, his career path eventually took him to the west coast working in California doing a job he loved. He was always a seeker. While living on the coast, he developed an interest in cooking. He claimed bragging rights to several seafood signature dishes he made for the holidays. 

All those that loved him will never forget his larger than life presence and his quick hand grabbing the tab for dinner. He will be laid to rest next to his cousins Jantsen and Dallas. All three boys were raised together, and it seems fitting they now share the same shade tree. Durb, Uncle JJ, until we all see you again, take care of the boys, your Nanny Bird, and Pops. 

Jeramiah is survived by his Mother, Tam Durbin; Father, Terry Durbin; two sisters Janon Durbin and Jill (Jordan) Langland; one Niece Dawsyn Decker; two Nephews, Summit and Straton Langland; Aunts and Uncles, Mark and Cheryl Hawkins, Ralph VanDorn, Greg and Kim Ketcham, Randy and Pam Cope, Mike Durbin, Gary and Joyce Jones, David Durbin, Debbie Durbin, Jim and Rose Durbin; as well as many cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joe and Jill VanDorn; Paternal grandparents Earl and Nellie Durbin; cousins Jantsen Cope, and Dallas Hawkins, and Uncles Randy and Ed Durbin. 

Funeral Services for Jeramiah will be at 10am Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the Racine Christian Church, Racine, Missouri. Officiating will be Jarrod Jones and James Keezer. Interment will immediate follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Neosho. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Darius Hawkins, Cameron Langland, Andy Durbin, Adam Durbin, Ryan Hughes, and Dusty Kuhn. Honorary Pall Bearer will be Summit Langland. Friends may call any time after 8am Monday at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, to sign the register book. The family will receive friends at a time of Visitation from 4-6pm on Monday. The casket will be closed at all times. 

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jeramiah’s memory, will be posted as soon as confirmed.