Athens - Derrell R. Addis Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009.
A native of Seneca, S.C., he was preceded in death by his mother, Fredda Scott Addis; his wife, Linda Cole Addis; son, Sam Addis; and son-in-law, Jeff Jerkins. Mr. Addis served in the National Guard and was a member of Post 20 and Post 185 of the American Legion. He retired, after 47 years, from Winn Dixie. He was a mason and a member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple and the Athens Shrine Club. Mr. Addis attended Oconee Presbyterian Church and was a member of West End Baptist Church. Mr. Addis loved college football, NASCAR races and Braves baseball.
Survivors include daughter, Susie Jerkins of Watkinsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Joe Clark of Maryville, Tenn., and Sandy and Bob Young Jr. of Dunwoody; grandchildren, Rachel Jerkins, Jake Jerkins, Anna Clark, Daniel Clark, Elizabeth Young and Allyson Young; special friend, Hazel Durden; several aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews cousins and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, August 28, at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Finger officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Bernstein on Thursday, August 27, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Georgia, 3525 Piedmont Road, Building 6, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
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Susie and Sandy - I'm very sorry to learn of the passing of your father. I met Derrell a couple of times over the years, and he was always very nice to me. You have my deepest sympathy.
Jimmy Taylor
August 28, 2009
Dear Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Brent Willis
August 28, 2009
To Mr. Addis's family, My condolences go out to you. Mr. Addis gave me my first real job back in the late sixties when Winn Dixie was located on Prince Ave. He made it a great place to work. We always remained friends. I shopped Winn Dixie in Homewood until it's closing and would ask about him or see him there. A fine and gentle man Derrell Addis was. He will be missed. May God's peace comfort you at this sad time.
Brenda M.Cleveland
August 28, 2009
Susie, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was special man, I will always be thankful to him for giving me my first job and teaching me the customer service skills that I still use today. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rick Sorrow
August 27, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Addis family. Mr. Addis was always so nice and friendly whenever I shopped in Winn Dixie. I hope your happy memories will be of comfort to you during the difficult days.
E C
August 27, 2009
To the Addis Family, particularly Susie. I know we will all miss your Dad including all of his work out buddies at Dr. Doer's office. He really thought a lot of you and the entire Family.I know he is in a better place now. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Ronnie Howard
August 27, 2009
Susie, Sherri and Sandy, you and your families are in my thought and prayers. Susie we need to get together sometime and talk about all the fun times we had together.
Crystal Peterman Alewine
August 27, 2009
We all loved Derrell so much. He was a great friend and we will miss him dearly.We know he will be looking over all of us...especially during Football Season.All our love to the family....and Jake, we promise to cheer the Titans on.. Friday night !! Derrell was so proud of ALL his children and grandchildren ! We are truly blessed to have known such a great man...and even luckier to have loved him. Love, Jane, Anna and Kathleen.
August 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Slayton
August 27, 2009
Susie, Sherri and Sandy - I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Anyone who grew up in Athens new Derrell Addis! He was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love -
Debra Manley McElroy
August 27, 2009
Derrell was a very kind and special person. He was especially proud of his talented grandchildren. My sympathies go out to you in this difficult time.
Dartha williamson athens
August 27, 2009
The Georgia Center will miss him greatly.
J. Young
August 27, 2009
To the Addis Family, particularly Sandy, Susie & Sherri, we offer you our deepest love and sympathy for the loss of your sweet daddy. Sandy, thank you for sharing him with us on July 4th weekend...what a precious, kind, engaging gentleman whom I know will be sorely missed in the Athens community. We're so glad you shared that special video with us of you all growing up through the years with your beloved parents in such a loving environment. We love you and we hold you dear to our hearts as you grieve for your sudden loss...
Joe Ward & Rob Clark
August 27, 2009
A Tiger fan if I've ever known one. I don't know if I followed Darrell to Athens from Clemson or if he followed me but we knew each other in Clemmson. My prayers are with his family.
Paul Oeland
August 27, 2009
To The Addis Family my condolences. I remember him at Winn Dixie in Homewood - he was always smiling and greeting you when you came in to shop. I know my son got his first after school job there and Mr. Addis was one who helped teach him. My prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Amy Sanders
August 27, 2009
OUR DEEPEST LOVE AND SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU WILL NEED IN THE DAYS AHEAD. WE KNEW YOUR DAD VERY WELL AND THOUGHT THE WORLD OF HIM. RITA WORKED AS A CASHIER FOR YOUR DAD DURING HER HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. DERRELL WAS AT MY DADS FUNERAL IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. WE KNOW THE PAIN AND SUFFERING YALL ARE GOING THROUGH. YOU WILL BE IN OUR DAILY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE -
Carlene & Rita Finger
August 27, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bernstein Funeral Home
August 27, 2009
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