John Preston Derrick Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 15, 2023 we had to say goodbye to John Preston Derrick Sr. (Easley, South Carolina), born in Pickens, South Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Garnet Wade Derrick, Sr. and Ressie Mae Adams Derrick; his siblings, Leon Derrick, Bonnie Holden, Elizabeth Turpin of Jane Crenshaw, G. W., Derrick, Jr., Floyd Derrick, Margaret "Tootsie" Watson, Marion Derrick and Claude Derrick; and his son-in-law Tommy Cox.
He is survived by : his wife Louise Trotter Derrick; his children, Sherri Derrick Cox of Liberty, Sheila Derrick Gilpin (Everett) of Easley and John Preston Derrick, Jr. of Liberty; his grandchildren, Brandi Cox Riddle (Chris Linville), Brett Robert Cox and Graysen Trent Gilpin (Ashton); and his great grandchildren, Brayson Riddle and Tyler Riddle.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations in Preston's honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at http://www.stjude.org or Shriners Children's Hospital at http://www.lovetherescue.org.
