Charleston, South Carolina
Elbridge Lamar Derrick Sr.
Charleston - Elbridge Lamar Derrick Sr., 98, died Monday morning, May 6, 2013.
Born January 22, 1915 in Richland County, SC, he was the son of Rev. Theodore Elbridge Derrick and Susan Bauknight Derrick. He spent his early years in several lowcountry towns, moving with his family as required by the Methodist minister's itinerant system.
Mr. Derrick married the sweetheart of his life, Frances Austin Derrick, on June 23, 1940. He served in the United States Army, WWII, from 7 December 1944 through 26 May 1946. He began his career as a retail merchant with JC Penney then joined the Belk Company. He retired from Belk in 1977.
His favorite activities were fishing, camping at the lake, and working in his yard. He taught his children and grandchildren to love and appreciate nature. He was the greatest storyteller in his family and many tales were told over the years.
Surviving are two sons, Elbridge Lamar Derrick Jr. and Samuel Theodore Derrick; two daughters, Carolyn Frances Maier (Loran) and Susan Terry Beach (Jim); seven grandchildren, Jay, Greg, Brian, Michael, Jenni, Sammy, and Austin. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Savannah, Shelby, and Jack. Also surviving are his sister-in-laws, Coleen Derrick and Enid Derrick. He was predeceased by sisters, Dorothy D. Thomas, Clelia Hendrix, Virginia McCormack, Esther D. Britt, and brothers Calvin Derrick and Theodore Derrick.
The relatives and friends of Elbridge L. Derrick, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2013, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Cooper Meals on Wheels, 2304 N. Highway 17, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or Hospice of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
So sorry to hear of your Father's passing, Terry. You can only celebrate such a long life. I'm sorry we never met him.
My Dad died in December going on 92. I was in IA, last month, to celebrate my Mother's 90th birthday.
We haven't seen y'all for so long.
Greg & Barb Nicholas & Borg
May 10, 2013 | Charleston, SC
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Derrick's passing. He will be missed by everyone at Meals on Wheels. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
The volunteers and staff at
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
Margaret Mann
May 10, 2013 | Mt. Pleasant, SC
My Dad (Jack Jones - the Palms) was so sad to hear that Mr. Derrick had passed away. He has missed him so much since he left the Palms. We all enjoyed his stories and his great sense of humor.
Becky Jones
May 09, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Derrick as I referred to him was a great friend and neighbor , I loved to hear his stories of war, his love of riding his motorcycle to Myrtle Beach from Conway , and the history of the neighborhood and of Charleston. I will miss him deeply .
Brian McCoy
May 07, 2013 | Charleston, SC
Carolyn, Sam, Terry, and Bill.... I was sorry to hear that Uncle Lamar had passed away. I have such fond memories of him and Aunt Frances. May they rest in peace, together for eternity.
With love, Karen
May 07, 2013
