William E. Derbyshire Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William E. Derbyshire (Fort Wayne, Indiana), born in Edon, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on May 23, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As William departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved William. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He is survived by: his wife Martha; his sons, Bill Derbyshire (Marilyn) and Bob Derbyshire; and his brother John Derbyshire (Sharon). He is also survived by five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be directed to Samaritan's Purse, 41 West Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111; Emmanuel Christian School, 12222 W US-24, Fort Wayne, IN 46814; or Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.
