Lawrence E. Derx

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Lawrence Derx Obituary

LAWRENCE E. DERX "Larry"
Of Brookeville, MD suddenly Monday, November 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Betty Derx; father of Shelly (Bill) Andrews, Marty Derx, Lisa Derx (Dan Miles), Beth Derx, and Donna (CJ) Dorman; granddaddy of Emma, Kyle and Sam Andrews, Jack and Joey Dorman. Larry spent 25 years in restaurant management with the Marriott Corporation managing Hot Shoppes, Hogates and Smithsonian Restaurant locations. After retiring, Larry worked as a Mortgage Originator with several mortgage companies including First Washington Mortgage and most recently with A. Anderson Scott in Rockville, MD. Friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, November 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 28, 12 noon at St. Peter's Parish, Olney, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Derx

15 Entries

Lizabeth Derx

October 7, 2021

Ten years soon, my dad! As i see these comments, which i was to grief stricken to focus on, then, i add only: believe the hype! Greatest person i EVER met.

Ruth Malanowski

December 13, 2011

My condolences to the family of my telephone friend Larry. His laughter and upbeat spirit helped me through a terrible phase in my life. I miss him dearly. Friends like him do not come along every day. God blessed me with his friendship, even if it was for but a short time.

Rita Corbett

November 29, 2011

Dear Betty and family, We. are so sorry to hear about. Larry's death. We remember him fondly, especially engaging the children at Mildred's funeral. You are in our prayers.

Rita and Patrick Corbett

David P

November 29, 2011

Larry was my friend and trusted r.e loan man. We were always kidding around, brain storming and laughing together about ways to "hit it big"

I miss him so much too!

Ronnie Billingsley

November 28, 2011

I was sorry to hear of Larry passing away. I have known Larry for almost 50 years. We both lived on Furman Parkway in Riverdale, MD back in the 1960's. After we both moved, I used to see Larry in the 1980's when I went into the Congressional Plaza Hot Shoppe for breakfast almost every day, which he was managing. We would sit and talk, cut up and kid - He had a great sense of humor and was just plain fun to be around. Later he would consult with me on various business matters and we would try to stay in touch. The last time I saw Larry was in the grocery store in Olney, MD. He was one of those special people who you could never say anything bad about. He was a priceless gem of a person. I really got emotional when I learned of his passing. My heart goes out to the Derx Family. Larry will be sorely missed.
The best way to describe Larry was he was one cool guy!

Joel N. Martin

November 28, 2011

Derx family.

Sorry about Larry's passing. I knew Larry from sometime back in the late 1980's when I first started out in real estate. Our paths crossed over the years a few times.....we just ran into each other. He was nice guy. I always enjoyed talking to him.

I hope his last days were not full of suffering or pain and that has soul now rests in peace. My sympathies.

Joel N. Martin

Jon Greenstone

November 26, 2011

I am very sorry for you losing a wonderful Father, husband and friend of so many. I will always remember Larry as being very kind to us boys when we would come to visit with Marty and family. We had great fun riding bikes, Marty always had a cool one! Go Carts or just playing on the swingset, when we were very young kids. I know Larry took great pride in your property there, can still see him mowing, trimming or decorating for holiday seasons. May you be comforted to know he is with our Lord Christ...one day we shall all be in that blessed estate together. Take faith, walk in faith, and may the Love of God the Father, Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit along with Mary and all the saints, wherein Larry now dwells, be you comfort and peace.
Love to all the family from your neighbor and friend,
Jon Greenstone

Mary Ann McCabe-Jones

November 26, 2011

I am so sorry to learn that Larry has passed away . He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . I have so many fond memories of being at the Derx's house when we were children .My deepest sympathy to Betty Marty ,Shelly,Lisa ,Beth , and Donna Lynne.
Johnnie Ray and Mary Ann McCabe-Jones
( Kinston ,North Carolina)

Carolyn

November 26, 2011

You are all in my thoughts and prayers

November 25, 2011

I am deeply sorry to learn Larry had passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dan Hayes, ACHS '56

Debbie Yuen

November 25, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Billy Aud

November 25, 2011

Very sorry to hear the news of Larry.

Billy Aud and family

Sharon Garcia

November 25, 2011

There are no words sufficient to adequately express my deep sadness and sorrow for all of you at this incredibly difficult time. The warmth of his generosity, the sparkle in his eyes and the lighthearted sense of humor that were his trademarks were just glimpses of the joy, light and warmth of unending love he is now experiencing in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love,