James Brent Durbin

by Lynn McMillen
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James Brent DurbinJames Brent Durbin, affectionately known to all as “Durbo”, passed away unexpectedly at home of a massive heart attack on April 10, at age 63.

A long time resident of Marshall County, Brent was the owner and operator of Albertville Funeral Home Downtown. His career spanned 46 years in various Southern funeral homes. He graduated mortuary school in Kentucky.

Brent was an avid aviator, passionate Auburn football fan, and a long-standing member of The Rotary Club and The Auburn Club. His legacy will be his crusty, sarcastic persona that housed a generous heart of gold.

He is survived by his loving wife: Sue Templeton Durbin of Albertville, two treasured children, Stacie Hutchison (Tim), of Ball Ground, GA, and Grant Corhern (Anna Wesley), of Birmingham, and his greatest joy, four adoring grandchildren, Wells and Graeme Hutchison, and Hunter and Mary Nelson Corhern.

A native of Shelbyville, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents: Hobart and Jean Durbin of Shelbyville, TN. one sibling: Bruce Durbin, of Florida, and several nieces and nephews, also of Florida.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by The Albertville Funeral Home Downtown. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 15, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., with a celebration of life service immediately following in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Albertville Aviation/Airport Fund, 168 Ridgewood Circle, Union Grove, AL 35175.

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