David Alan Derby Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of David Alan Derby of Tavares, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 19, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid David farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For David is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willett Derby and Phyllis Derby of Salisbury, Maryland.; his brother Willett Jr. (Bill); and his wife Elizabeth Derby (Betty). He is survived by: his close friend Carol Hanna; his daughter Daniela Fuller (Tim); his grandchildren, Sara and Ben of Chapin; his niece Samantha Draper (Todd); his great-nephew Will; and his great-niece Susan of Houston, Texas.. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and one nephew.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to any charity of your choice.