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James "J.E." Eddie Derriso
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James "J.E." Derriso Obituary
Mr. James Eddie “J.E.” Derriso, 85, of Swainsboro passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born in Covena on July 16, 1940, to the late George Cleve Derriso and Sadie Adele Moore Derriso.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jean Clifton Derriso; sisters, Annie Mae Terry, Betty O’Conner, Cornelia Shultz; brothers, George Derriso, David Derriso; daughter, Tammy Stetson; grandson, Brad Stetson.
Mr. Derriso is survived by his sons, Johnny Edward Wood, Sr. of Swainsboro, James Tony Derriso (Connie) of Forsyth, Charles Dallas Derriso (Sandy) of Swainsboro, William Dale Derriso (Becky) of Swainsboro; sister, Nellie Odom of Dublin; grandchildren, Kimberly Wood, Kasey Wood, Johnny Wood, Jr., Channa Tyson, Noah Derriso, Tiffany Black (Matt), Ana Rose Derriso, Gannon Williams (Jordan), Jamie Kapp (Nick), Amber Derriso, Andy Stetson (Jill); 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Hebron Baptist Church with Reverend Chad Kennison and Reverend Joe Bedgood officiating.
Interment will follow at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Noah Derriso, Gannon Williams, Matt Black, Mickey Flanders, Steve Waters, Donnie Alexander, and Nick Kapp.
Honorary Pallbearers will be James Owens, Carroll Garner, and Gage Howell.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Eddie “J.E.” Derriso, 85, of Swainsboro.
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