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James Derrick Obituary
Mr. Derrick loving husband of Jackie Derrick, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late James Henry and Doris E. Wingate Derrick. He was a lifetime area resident and a member of Brookland United Methodist Church. Mr. Derrick retired from Cayce Welding and Ornamental Iron. He was a 4 sports letterman at Brookland-Cayce High School, he played pro baseball for 11 years, including the Boston Red Sox. He coached American Legion Baseball to two State Championships. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, to whom he was affectionately known as “Gaga.”
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Jackie Derrick “Me ma” of Lexington, are daughter, Wendy Derrick-McKinley “Wilbur” (Mac) of Lexington, Christy Derrick “Pooh-bear” of West Columbia; son, Mike Derrick, Jr. “Bubsy” (Ann) of Irmo; five grandchildren, Trey and Travis Derrick, Eydie, Luke and Mya McKinley; sisters, Donna Jarvis (Bobby) of Columbia, Jane Westbrook (Charles) of West Columbia, Jean Rivers (Rick) of Lexington.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Leon Curry, Dr. James Fant, Dr. Theodore Law, Dr. Craig Cauthen, Dr. Mushtau, Linda Byars, (Chemo Nurse), and Providence Hospital Nurses on the 6th and 2nd floors.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Derrick
Leigh Burgess Heh
January 24, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. The Lord will give you strenght through this difficult time. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
With Christ Love,
Dana "Deedah" Dickerson
January 21, 2009
May you find peace and comfort in the Lord. God Bless you and your family.
Dina Hayes-Taylor
January 19, 2009
Wendy & Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love,
Dina
Debbie Laird-Brown
January 18, 2009
With deepest sympathy and prayers.
Debbie (Sharpe) Owens
January 18, 2009
Mike, Ann, Travis & Trey: I was so sorry to learn that Big Mike had passed away. You have many wonderful memories and over time may they replace your grief and bring you comfort. God bless you and your family at this difficult time and in the days ahead. You are all in my thoughts.
chad laird
January 18, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. 26 years ago my Father, Larry Laird, died. He and Mike were great friends and Mike was tremendous support for my brother and me at the time. Even at our young age we remember what fun he was to be around. He was a great man and will be missed.
Linda Inman
January 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Joe & Linda Inman
Gary Sharpe
January 17, 2009
My condolences to all.
Leonard Hoogenboom
January 16, 2009
Always full of fun. I'll miss that humor. We accomplished a good bit together in basketball at B\C 59 -61. I'm sorry you are gone. My sympathy to your family.
Michael "Earl" Sharpe
January 16, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed greatly. You and your famly with be in our thoughts and Prayers.
Dave & Barbara Nix
January 16, 2009
Dear Jackie and Family
With Sympathy and Caring
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you all.
Former Neighbors
David and Carla Bennett
January 16, 2009
Very sorry for your loss.
John Henry
January 16, 2009
Dear Mike Jr. and family, So sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Bonny Henry, Roben Henry Elkin (older sister now living with us)
(Your old neighbors on Morningside)
lisa davis
January 16, 2009
with deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
charles bray
January 16, 2009
rest in peace,my friend
LINDA BYARS
January 16, 2009
THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME BE A SMALL PART OF YOUR LIFE.IT WAS CERTAINLY MY PLEASURE. SAVE ME A PLACE IN HEAVEN AND YOU CAN COOK THE BAR-B-QUE RIBS AND I WILL COOK THE PRIME RIB.MISS YA,LINDA
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
January 16, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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