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Alvin Derrick Obituary
Born in Newberry, July 14, 1960, he was a son of Bettie Counts Derrick of Little Mountain, and the late Louie C. Derrick.
Mr. Derrick worked for almost 30 years with SCE&G and, prior to that, he worked with his family at Derrick Lumber Company. He was also a certified welder and enjoyed helping friends with special projects. He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on many committees. He and his wife co-chaired the youth group for more than 10 years and he also served on the Holy Trinity Church Relay For Life committee. Mr. Derrick was a member of Little Mountain Masonic Lodge #281.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kimberly G. Derrick; his children, Breanne Derrick (Jeremy) Burns of Columbia, Ashleigh Brooke Derrick of Clemson and of the home; a sister, Clair Derrick Wicker of Chapin; brothers, Carroll (Angie) Derrick of Little Mountain, Barry (Suzanne) Derrick of Chapin, and Barney (Vonda) Derrick of Columbia; a grandmother, Naomi Lindler Counts of Chapin; his mother-in-law, Rebecca W. Gardner of Newberry; and many loved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Henry Alvin Counts and Lee Carroll, and Louise Copeland Derrick.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. Fred Suhr. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin.
Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Relay For Life Team, PO Box 286, Little Mountain, SC 29075; or to the Chapin High School Band Booster Club, c/o David Santiago, 300 Columbia Ave., Chapin, SC 29036.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to [email protected] Whitaker Funeral Home of Chapin is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Derrick
April 10, 2010
Kim, I have been thinking of you and your family during this time. I will keep you all in my prayers. Cathy (Livingston) Mobley
Russell & Barbara Long
April 7, 2010
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jake, Hunter, Ingrid & Danny Cannon
April 7, 2010
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Barbara Wessinger
April 6, 2010
Kim,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Wessinger
Cynthia Cox
April 6, 2010
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.
Teresa and Walter Betsill
April 6, 2010
Barney,
We are so sorry hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 6, 2010
Betty: My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this
trying time. May God Bless.
Robert L. Lindler
Shirley Dominick Metts
April 6, 2010
To all of Al's family,
My sincere sympathies are with you all during your time of grief. May God wrap His loving arms around you all, comfort you, and help you find peace. Remember, we will all be reunited again in our Heavenly home.
David J. Bankhead
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chapin Rehab Clinic Staff
April 6, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Herman Lightsey
April 6, 2010
Barney and Family
May God give you comfort in this time of grief.
herman
Lisa Mowbray
April 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Forrest and Lisa (Amick) Mowbray
Patsy K. Barnes
April 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. May God bless you. Al was such a good young man and he will be dearly missed.We love you all. Mot K. Turner & Patsy K. Barnes
Doris Derrick
April 6, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Trish Crouch
April 6, 2010
Kim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.
Trish
April 6, 2010
I am so very sorry to learn about Alvin. I am sending loving thoughts and prayers to all of you. Joanne Bankhead Stowe
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