William Joseph Durbin, Jr., also known as Bill, passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 80 in Clovis, CA. He was born on July 1, 1943, in Turlock, CA. Bill was a loving and considerate man who had a good sense of humor and quick wit.  He was a perfectionist in all aspects of his life. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Bill was a loving husband, dad, papa, and great papa.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda S. Durbin. He is also survived by his son Kevin Durbin and wife Susan, and daughter Kari Lynn Durbin Smith. Bill leaves behind a legacy through his 5 grandchildren: Sara Jackson (Ryan), Zakary Smith, Alyssa Smith, and Brayden Smith. He was also blessed with 1 great-grandchild, Colton Jackson.

He was predeceased by his father William Joseph Durbin, Sr., and mother Mary Esther Durbin.

Bill attended Turlock High School and furthered his education at Modesto Junior College and the American Institute of Banking. He dedicated 30 years of his career to Wells Fargo Bank, starting as a teller and working his way up through management. Later, he joined the Wells Fargo regional office, specializing in pre-audits. His territory extended from Sacramento to Bakersfield. After retiring from Wells Fargo, Bill took on the project of remodeling Linda's kitchen. Following this, he accepted a position with AT&T in Contract Administration, where he remained for 13 years until retirement.

Outside of work, Bill had a passion for woodworking. He spent countless hours in his home workshop, creating beautiful pieces such as kaleidoscopes and inlaid boxes. Among his cherished creations were cradles, cribs, and rocking horses for his beloved grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at
New Hope Community Church located at 4620 Nees Ave., Clovis, CA 93611.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, a cause that was close to Bill's heart.

The Farewell Funeral Home in Fresno, CA, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Bill's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.