Durwood Maybee

Durwood M. Maybee, 81 year-old Seminole resident passed from this life on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 19, 1930 in Barryton, Michigan to parents Maitland James Maybee and Mary Ester (Foster) Maybee. Durwood served in Korea in the United States Army where he earned the rank of Sergeant. He married Josie Francis Romines on June 5, 1948 in Vernon, Texas. Durwood was of the Methodist faith and was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) and the American Legion.  He had worked as a truck driver, factory worker, and worked for the state. The last ten years of his working career he worked for the City of Seminole where the couple moved 30 years ago from Webberville, Michigan.  Durwood was also an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 64 years Josie Francis (Romines) Maybee of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Helen Maybee of Fowlerville, Michigan, Bruce and Patricia Maybee of Muskegon, Michigan; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Michael Callihan of Foley, Alabama; one sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Victor Howell of Michigan; six grandchildren, Jeffery, Brian, D.J., Craig, Christopher and Stephanie; and a host of other family and dear friends. Durwood is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Mike, Virgil, Dale Maybee, and one infant brother. Funeral services were held Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Little Cemetery Chapel in Seminole County, Oklahoma with Rev. Bill Chesser officiating. Interment followed at Little Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: February 17, 2012, 10:30 AM Little Cemetery Chapel located at 9 miles north of Seminole on Hwy, Seminole, OK 74868