Derek T. Anderson

Derek T. Anderson obituary, Bourbon, IN

Derek T. Anderson

Derek Anderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home - Bourbon on May 5, 2025.

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Derek T. Anderson, 35, of Bourbon, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Derek was born on November 3, 1989 to David Allen and Lisa (McNeal) Anderson. Derek worked as a general laborer. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, playing cards, spending time with family, joking around and making people laugh.
Derek is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lisa and Kevin Stewart; his brothers: Joseph Edward (Amanda) Peverelle of San Pierre, IN; and Timothy Leon Anderson of Nappanee, IN.
Derek was preceded in death by his cousin, Troy Bollenbacher; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret McNeal; and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Marilyn Stewart.
Memorial donations may go to the family or to Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN) to help with funeral expenses.
Cremation has been chosen and a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Anderson family and is honored to be providing our services in celebrating the life of Derek. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
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