Chad Derryberry

Mr. Chad Edward Derryberry, age 43, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2-4 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on February 5, 1982 in Nashville, TN, Chad was the son the late Paul Derryberry and Livia Daly Derryberry. Chad married his best friend, Ashley Cromer Derryberry and together they celebrated twelve years of marriage. Known for his outgoing and joking personality, he was always laughing and joking around and could easily talk to anyone about numerous topics. He enjoyed traveling with his family, attending classic car shows, watching his children play soccer and his daughter cheerlead, going to antique stores with his wife, and going to auctions with his best friend, Jason Kelley. Chad embodied a fighting spirit and through his battle with his health, he fought valiantly, never complaining. He had a soft spot for rescue animals and loved his dogs dearly. Chad loved his family deeply and spending time with them brought him an enormous amount of joy and happiness, he will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his children, Zaiden Cochran, Maddie Derryberry, mother, Livia Derryberry, brother, Tommy (Lora) Derryberry, as well as numerous family members and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold (Sarah) Daly and Robert (Bertha) Derryberry.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations be made to Rubies and Rogues Animal Rescue or the Maury County Animal Shelter.

You may share condolences with the family at the Heritage Funeral Home website: www.TnFunerals.com.