Lester Dale Durbin

L. Dale Durbin, 99, of Homer passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his residence.

Born on July 8, 1927, in Shelby County, he was the son of William H. Durbin and Bertha J. (Stickford) Durbin. He married Edna Marie (Edwards) Durbin on September 11, 1948, and she preceded him in death on May 9, 2013.

Survivors include 3 children- Olin Durbin of Rushville, Dean (Carol) Durbin of Martinsville, Dana (Rene) Durbin of Homer; 7 grandchildren- Tevis (Jenny) Durbin of Fishers, Kevin (Jessica) Durbin of New Palestine, Chris (Courtney) Durbin of Moscow, Tony (Melissa) Durbin of Fountaintown, Samuel (Erin) Durbin of Ohio, Drew (Whitney) Durbin of Connersville, Dana Rene Durbin of Homer; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife Edna, his parents, 6 siblings and daughter in law Candace Durbin.

Dale had lived in Rush and Shelby County his entire lifetime and was self employed working in road construction, trucking and in vehicle repair shops. He was a member of the Homer Christian Union Church and also attended Star Baptist Church. Dale enjoyed fishing, visiting with family, mowing his grass, and working, but most of all loved spending time with his family. He was a US Navy veteran.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Friday, October 16, 2026, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Scott Sharp officiating. Burial will be in Manilla Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday morning from 11:00am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201