John Elliott Dermott Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of John Elliott Dermott Jr. (Durham, North Carolina), who departed this world on March 31, 2026 at the age of 90. John Elliott leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Elliott Dermott Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Elliott and Helen Virginia Williams Dermott; his grandmothers, Mary Ann "Nana" Dermott and Adelaide; his wife Murlene; his sister Elizabeth "Betsy Ann" Dermott Millikan; and his extended family, Herb, Peggy Jacumin and Betty Garmon.
He is survived by: his children, Karen Oliver (Tony), Marsha Crawford (Terry) and Mike Dermott (Leigh Ann); his grandchildren, Brandon Oliver (Rachel), Evan Dermott (Morgan), Amber Oliver, Katie Oliver Wax (Davis), Landon Dermott (Caroline), Mason Dermott (Lauren) and Camryn Dermott; his great grandchildren, David, Luke, Jacob Oliver, Lynnleigh, John, Elliott "Ellie", Graham, Grace and Charles "Charlie" Dermott; his grandson Larry Millikan; his cousins, Amber Dermott Simpson and Alex Mikos; and his extended family, Frank, Connie Garmon, Everett, Linda Garmon, Gary and Sue Garmon. He is also survived by nephews, a niece, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
Memorial donations may be made to the Durham Rescue Mission (P.O. Box 11368, Durham, NC 27703), the McMannen PrimeTimers (4102 Neal Road, Durham, NC 27705), or the Billy Graham National Law Enforcement Ministry (1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201).
