Franklin Morris Derby Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Franklin Morris Derby of Columbia, Maryland, who passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Morris Derby to pay them a last tribute.
Though Franklin has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He is survived by: his wife Marietta Derby; his siblings, Ed Derby (Nancy) and Irene Derby; his children, April Mitchell (Dan) and Brian Derby (Susan); and his grandchildren, Mercedes Johnson, Brooke Miller (Jeff) and Kristen Arnold.
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