Clayton Wallace Durbin

Rev. Clayton Wallace Durbin entered eternal rest on August 8, 2025, at the age of 95

years. He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 1930. He faithfully served

several churches in California and Kansas, impacting countless lives through his

ministry. Pastor Durbin will be remembered for his compassion and commitment to

providing comfort to his many congregations. He will also be remembered for the love

and support he provided his family.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952 and was a veteran of the

Korean War. He was honorably discharged and studied for the ministry at Los Angeles

Baptist College and Talbot Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1965 and

pastored churches in Hayward, CA, Anaheim, CA, Wichita, KS and Goddard, KS.

Pastor Durbin will be remembered for his thoughtful and scholarly approach to sharing

his faith. He will also be remembered for his love of dogs, amateur (ham) radio,

Lawrence Welk, and the Andy Griffith show. He was an avid tennis fan and played

competitively for Los Angeles Junior City College.

He was the loving husband of Donna Durbin for 67 years. She preceded him in death

on December 18, 2024. He was the father of Kathleen (David) Greger, David Durbin,

Daniel Durbin and Sharon (Henry) Durbin, grandfather of nine and great grandfather of

nine.

Pastor Durbin was laid to rest with his wife in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery – Winfield

on August 12, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held in the near future in Wichita,

KS.