Obituary of Willard F. Durbin, Jr.

January 16, 1959 — February 18, 2025
Moravia

Willard F. “Willie” Durbin, Jr., 66, of Moravia passed away at home unexpectedly on February 18, 2025.

Willie was born on January 16, 1959 in Auburn, a son of the late Willard F. and Beverly (Larson) Durbin, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Moravia Central School. He worked for many years with his father, assuming ownership and operating Durbin’s Auto Body for the past thirty+ years. He loved to hunt and fish, and excelled in his tournament participations. He was also known as the local Popcorn Man, and would give out popcorn everywhere he went.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marsha (Hargett) Durbin; a brother, John (Beth) Durbin, of Moravia; and sisters, Deb (Bernie) Juli, of Moravia, and Laurie Bradshaw, of Locke.

Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 28 at Christ United Methodist Church of Locke and Moravia, 36 Church St., Moravia. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, preceding services. A luncheon will follow.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are graciously recommended to Four Town First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 28, Moravia, NY 13118. Arrangements are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home, Groton, and online condolences may be shared at www.shurtleffservices.com.