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Lamar Derico Obituary

Lamar Derico October 25, 1935 - August 5, 2010 MANCHESTER, GA— Mr. Lamar Derico, 74 of Manchester, GA was born on October 25, 1935 to the late George Derico Sr. and the late Birdie Derico of Manchester, GA.  He was the youngest of four siblings (Mary, Robert, and George Jr.) who all preceded him in death. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Calvary Baptist Church in Manchester, GA. He united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Mary Louise Davis in 1954.  They lived happily together in marriage for 55 years.  To this union four children were born (Mary, Birdia, Gregory, and Larry). He is also preceded in death by his daughter Mary Derico. He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Mary Louise Derico; three children Birdia Mae Derico (Charlie), Gregory Lamar Derico and Larry Darnell (Vernecia) Derico; a precious aunt Mrs. Katie Mae Bell of Montgomery, AL and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be August 14, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church in Manchester, GA.  Viewing will be 2 p.m. Friday August 13, 2010 at Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home Inc. in Manchester, GA from 12PM - 8PM. Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home, Inc. are in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Aug. 13, 2010.

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Cynthia Tatum

August 14, 2010

I understand the hurt and pain and I know the comfort and strength that God can bring. My prayer for you, Larry, is that God gives you the strength to take each day one day at a time and to know that He is with you, comforting you along the way. I want you to know that you and the family are in my prayers and thoughts always!!!
With Blessings & Love,
Cy

Dr. Joseph L Nunnally

August 13, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of sorrow. Larry, I pray that God will comfort you as you look to Him as the source of your strength.

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