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To the Derrick family, we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The staff of Medi Home Care
John Hungate
May 25, 2010 | Blacksburg, VA
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Emory Joseph Derrick
New River Valley, Virginia
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Send FlowersEmory Joseph (JOE), 58, of Blacksburg, went home to be with his Savior Friday, May 21, 2010, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Chester, S.C., on January 17, 1952. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1974, and received his Ph.D. in 1992 from VPI and SU. He served the...
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My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family...and if there is anything we can do for you.. please let us know
Ginger Bell Binkley
May 24, 2010 | Woodruff, SC
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We are far away, but our hearts and prayers are for you at this time.
Susan & Mark Smith
May 24, 2010 | LA, CA
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Dear Ruth, Evan, Collin, Jillian and all of your family,
We have never known a more humble man than Joe Derrick who truly took up the cross of Christ and followed Him wherever He led, even through the valley of the shadow of suffering and death. We are so privileged to have known him for the brief interval we shared in Hong Kong. Psalm 116:15
Pete & Mary Swearengen
May 24, 2010 | Cadillac, MI
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To Joe Derrick's beloved family -
Like Larry Goins, I too was a USNA classmate of Joe's. We went on a Summer training cruise together and shared some good times as young men in the prime of our lives. We bumped into each other periodically at the Academy, but alas we were not in the same Company. Our contacts were limited. Following graduation, I'm afraid that Joe and I never crossed paths again. But he had already made a lasting impression on me. I recall his always pleasant...
Jeff Cole
May 24, 2010 | Fredericksburg, VA
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Peace and comfort and mercy. (74 Alumnus)
Michael Doukas
May 24, 2010 | San Diego, CA
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To Joe's Family,
We will pray for you. It's good to know Joe's relationship with the Lord.
God bless.
J.Kris Mudge USNA '74
May 24, 2010
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To the Derrick family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Joey. I graduated in the same class with him at Woodruff High School. I remember him as a kind, friendly and intelligent person. Know that there are a lot of his former classmates that have you in their thoughts and prayers at this time.
Linda Hughes
May 24, 2010 | Enoree, SC
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Ruth,
I was a USNA classmate of Joe's. I first met him at a Navy Blue and Gold meeting in Spartanburg, SC when we were still in High School (I graduated from Union High School 30 miles from Woodruff). He was a fine man. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.
Larry Goins '74
Larry Goins
May 24, 2010 | Pensacola, FL
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