Jerry Sexton DeRieux

Jerry Sexton DeRieux

Jerry DeRieux Obituary

Published by Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel & Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum on Dec. 7, 2019.
Jerry was born on January 6, 1932 and passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. After placing first in the mile run for the State of Alabama in 1948, Jerry graduated from Woodlawn High School at age 16 and attended The University of Alabama on a track scholarship where he had the privilege of competing on the track and field team which brought the first Southeastern Conference track and field championship in history to the University of Alabama. While in college he served in the Air Force ROTC and after graduation completed active duty in Washington DC. Final burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please give to the church or charity of your choice.

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December 7, 2019

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Marsha Sprague

November 30, 2021

He was such a fine man and an example to his family of how to be a father, husband, and Christian. He will never be forgotten.

Marsha Sprague

December 7, 2019

I am so very sorry for the loss of this great man. He epitomized the model of a loving husband, father, grandfather, and Great Grandfather. He was a real asset to Vulcan Materials and anything else he attempted. His gentle ways and friendly smile will be truly difficult to replace. He was a true Southern Gentleman. Prayers for the precious family he left behind. The good news is that we will meet again in our real home.

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