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Paul Derrick Obituary
Born: June 27, 1953 | Died: November 11, 2025
Paul Derrick "Dough Belly" 72 of Englewood, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his residence.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Velma Derrick; sister, Brenda Derrick; and father-in-law, Archie Blair.
Paul retired from Johns Manville after 38 years of employment. He enjoyed hunting, family, friends, mowing and helping the community. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Englewood.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Derrick; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Michael Stephens, Kristin and Lee McCormack; grandchildren, Jakob McCormack, Ashlynn Stephens, Kameryn Morgan and spouse, William, Mattie Stephens, and Jaxon McCormack; mother-in-law, Betty Blair; in-laws and their spouses, Roger and Janice Masingale, Steve and Kay Blair.
Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 16th at the First Baptist Church, Englewood with Pastor Russ Maples officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday prior to the service.
Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 17th at the funeral home and proceed to Mars Hill Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. committal service.
Jakob McCormack, Michael Stephens, William Morgan, Lee McCormack, Jaxon McCormack, Gabe Masingale, Samuel Masingale, Cole Masingale will serve as pallbearers.
Roger Masingale will serve as honorary pallbearer.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Derrick
Chad Reynolds
November 17, 2025
Paul was a fine man. Hard working with a good sense of humor. Always willing to help when needed.
Faye Torbett
November 16, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss praying for you all
Devin Duckworth
November 16, 2025
Paul was always a pleasure to be around and never met a stranger. Praying for the family during this difficult time.
Vickie and Stanley Duncan
November 15, 2025
So sorry for your all's loss. Prayers for you all.
Vickie and Stanley Duncan
November 15, 2025
So sorry for your all's loss. Praying for you all .
Dianne & Sheila
November 15, 2025
Prayers for you and your family
James & Ouida Middleton
November 14, 2025
Our community has been blessed by this kind and friendly man. Kindness and sympathy extended to each of these greaving family members
Johnny & Judy Jenkins
November 14, 2025
Paul was one of the finest people we have ever known. Always very successful but humble about it. He loved his family and his church and was greatly loved by them. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers for Jeanette and family.
Brad Watts
November 13, 2025
Always my friend and a great person
Emily Patterson
November 13, 2025
He will be missed
Janet Huber
November 13, 2025
Jeannette, So sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. Praying for you and your family! Love you!
Sally Carter
November 13, 2025
He was a special man that truly loved his wife and family. He always was smiling and always happy. I am so glad I got to know him.
Tonia Johns
November 12, 2025
Lots of people know how much you loved each other and what a wonderful man he was.
William Cass
November 12, 2025
So sorry to hear the loss of a great man of our community Paul Derrick, our prayers are with all the the family may God reach down and give you all the peace of knowing that Paul has received his rewards in heaven that's for sure.
Wayne Johnson
November 12, 2025
Worked with Paul for many years at Johns Manville. Such a pleasure to be around. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Wanda Saffels
November 12, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patricia and Mike McKenzie
November 12, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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