James Aubrey Durkin, 80, of Springfield, died at 8:12 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. James was born on July 26, 1944, in Springfield, the son of Philip J. and Valada V. (Perry) Durkin. He married Doris J. O'Neil on May 3, 2008, in Springfield.
He graduated from Griffin High School (formerly known as Cathedral Boys High School). James proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962-1966. He then went on to work for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 218S, and then as a mechanical inspector for the City of Springfield Building and Zoning. James enjoyed golfing, hunting, and being a part of the burial detail for the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County for 14 years. He was also on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in 2019.
James was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Genevieve Followell, Phyllis Tinsley, and Patricia Groth.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, Robert Durkin of Springfield, Philip (Jen) Durkin of Auburn, and Marty

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