Charles Duane Durbin, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Glenwood Rehab and Nursing in Mooresville.

He was born on January 4, 1938, in Moundsville, W.Va., to the late Charles Nelson Durbin and Mary Sims Durbin. Mr. Durbin was an operating engineer for 65 years with Local Union 825. In 1966, he became a Mason, and was a Grand Officer of the Eastern Star, an OASIS Shriner for 50 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger and working on the farm. He was a NASCAR fan and a hard worker for his family, always making sure they had what they needed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Rush, Delores Blake, and Jayne Ross; brother, David Durbin; and grandson, Justin Durbin.

He is survived by his wife, Cecelia “Andrea” Schmitt Durbin; sons, Dean Durbin and wife Paige, Warren Durbin and wife Karen; stepchildren, Cindy Baron and husband Doug, and Norman Smeal and wife Julie; sister, Wanda Allman; brothers, Kevin Durbin and wife Krista, and Jerry Durbin and wife Lottie; grandchildren, Molly Durbin, Bailee Avilleira and husband Joshua, and Chase Durbin; step granddaughter, Jessica Allen; great grandchildren, Ella Durbin and Amelia Avilleira; his first wife, Irene Durbin; and numerous extended family members.

No services will be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Fairs Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Durbin family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.