Buddy Ray Durbin, a lifetime resident of Dewar, died July 7, 2015 at his home in Dewar. He was born Feb. 25, 1941 in Dewar to Bert Douglas Durbin and Thelma (Liles) Durbin. He married Marylu Moudy March 11, 1960 in Dewar.
Buddy was a glassworker having worked at PPG in Henryetta as well as Anchor Glass Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marylu, also by two brothers, William and Harlin Durbin.
He is survived by three children: Barry Durbin & wife Marcy of Tulsa, Traci Gaither & husband Lloyd of Dewar, Christy Westmoreland husband Kevin of Dewar; seven grandchildren: Meghann Samples of Tulsa, Christopher Durbin of Tulsa, Ashton Demming & husband Cody of El Paso, Tex., Tristan Gaither of Dewar, Kacey Westmoreland & wife Brandi of Okemah, Devon Blood of Dewar, Dustin Blood of Dewar; five great-grandchildren: Peyton, Kourtney, Katilynn, Kalli, & Damon; brother, Bert Durbin & wife Nancy of Dewar; two sisters, Norma Jean Crummett of Dewar and Marie Durbin of Dewar;
Also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and until noon Friday at Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be, Kevin Westmoreland, Lloyd Gaither, Christopher Durbin, Devon Blood, Dustin Blood, & Cody Demming.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2015 at Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Wells, officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.