Cody Taylor Durbin

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of Cody Taylor Durbin, age 24. Cody was a Hays original, growing up on the East block of 19th street. Graduating in the Hays High School class of 2009, Cody had high aspirations of taking on the world as a renowned chef. Cody attended culinary school at Johnson County Community College from 2010 to 2013, where he earned dual Associates Degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. During his time at Johnson County Community College, Cody worked as an Apprentice Chef at the Argosy Casino in Kansas City, Missouri. Concluding his time at Johnson County Community College, Cody was given the opportunity to attend a culinary program at Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy. Cody transformed from a student into a Chef, and his love for Italian cuisine was born in Florence. Upon his return from Italy, Cody was awarded an opportunity to cook at the James Beard Foundation Home in New York City in 2013. Since 2013, Cody has been working as a Sous Chef at the Argosy Casino in Kansas City, Missouri, where he has guided and mentored many aspiring chefs. Cody is survived by his Mother Saundra Durbin of Mission, KS, his Father Gary Durbin of Upland, CA, his Brother Aaron Durbin of Upland, CA, and his Sister Chelsea Durbin of Baltimore, MD. Cody was a loving and selfless young man, who upon his death, saved the lives of three people and gave another the gift of sight through organ donation. Cody is deeply loved and will never be forgotten. Visitation will be Monday August 3rd 2015, 3 PM 5 PM at Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Funeral Service will follow at 5:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2703 Fort St., Hays, KS. Memorial contributions to the Childrens Miracle Network Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed tokeithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com











Service Information









Visitation Monday

August 3, 2015

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Funeral Service Monday

August 3, 2015

5:30 PM

Trinity Lutheran

2703 Fort

Hays, Kansas 67601