Carl W. Durbin

Carl W. Durbin, 82, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023. 

Carl was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 5, 1941 to Carl and Mary Durbin. He married his beloved Marie on March 4, 1962 in Puerto Rico. 

Carl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, the Air Force National Guard, and the Army National Guard. He enjoyed a long career in the military working as a Communications Operations Chief until his retirement. 

Carl loved automobiles; he was an avid collector of die-cast classic cars and was a member of many classic car clubs.  He took great pride in serving his community as a freemason. Carl loved his country music, especially Elvis and Kenny Rogers. He was also an avid sports fan, especially cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers and the West Virginia University Mountaineers. Carl loved supporting the Miss Universe contestants, especially Miss Puerto Rico, he also enjoyed Dancing with the Stars, America’s Got Talent and the Price Is Right. He could often be caught watching the Hallmark Channel as well. Carl was also quite fond of dogs and chocolate. 

Carl will be deeply missed by his family; his beloved bride of 62 years, Carmen “Marie” Gonzalez Durbin; his devoted children, daughter, Elizabeth M Durbin of Stuart, FL; son Carl (Sandra) R. Durbin of Port St. Lucie, FL and daughter, Eileen (Mark) Turner of Converse, TX. Carl will live on in the memories of his 5 grandchildren, Camila, Dominick (Mia), Jeremy, Samantha, and Natalie and sister, Carla Durbin. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl H and Mary E (Palmer) Durbin, and brothers, Robert V Durbin and Kenneth Durbin.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Carl’s name to PBS.org or any local animal shelter. Carl would be forever honored if a dog was rescued in his name or time was devoted on his behalf to a local animal shelter as well.