Donald D. "Don" Derrick

Donald D. "Don" Derrick obituary, Irmo, SC

Donald D. "Don" Derrick

Donald Derrick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 12, 2017.
Donald D. "Don" Derrick IRMO - Funeral service for Donald D. "Don" Derrick, 78, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Salem United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Derrick passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Born February 28, 1939, in Ballentine, he was the only child of the late Weldon and Earline Derrick. Mr. Derrick retired from the U.S. Air Force as a senior master sergeant following 20 years of service. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, the Seekers Sunday School Class, and he served in numerous positions in the church throughout his life. Mr. Derrick volunteered with Sharing God's Love and the Hanna House for eight years where he would pick up food from three different Food Lion stores several days a week and deliver to them. He is survived by his wife, Faye Broadway Derrick; son, Donald D. Derrick, Jr.; daughter, Beth Derrick; stepson, Carl Cagle, Jr.; granddaughter, Nikki Tancer (Buck); two great-grandsons, Bucky and Zack. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, PO Box 237, Ballentine, SC 29002. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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John Raymond Derrick

May 17, 2017

Don, even though you have gone on to join your parents and the rest of our family who have died, I feel your spirit, still. You were my inspiration for joining the Air Force years ago, just like you did. I wish we could have spent more time together through the years. As your last surviving first cousin on the Derrick side, I will try to live up to your great legacy. R.I.P. Donald D. Derrick.

Ms. Lin McKenney

May 12, 2017

Don was my sweet cousin from my wonderful Aunt Earline and Uncle Derrick, who I'd visit as a kid...we had a lot of great laughter and he and Faye were a great help to me when my mom died! God Bless all the family...and know he's with all the family in Heaven, we'll meet, again!

Dell Sherer

May 12, 2017

Sending love and prayers to Faye & the family. I knew Don & Faye well from working at Ballentine Food Lion for years. Sending hugs to Nikki too, I miss seeing her.

Carol Martin

May 12, 2017

Faye, I am so sorry for your loss! He was such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!

Michael, Kate, Emily and Carly Shelton

May 12, 2017

Faye,

We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was such a kind person and always had a smile for everyone. Needless to say, he will be missed, greatly. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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