Newton Derryberry Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Cedar Hill, Tennessee

Newton Derryberry Jr.

February 1, 1948 - July 17, 2025 (77 years old)

Cedar Hill, Tennessee

Newton Derryberry Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Cedar Hill, Tennessee

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Austin & Bell Funeral Homes

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Newton Derryberry Jr.

February 1, 1948 - July 17, 2025 (77 years old)

Cedar Hill, Tennessee

Newton Derryberry Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Newton Derryberry Jr. of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 77, on July 17, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Newton Dowling Derryberry, Sr. and Ruby Carpenter Derryberry; and his sisters, Pearl Smith, Lyndal Burch and Gayle Garrison.

He is survived by: his wife Leah Holland Derryberry; his children, Newton Derryberry III, Chantal Grubbs, Staci McCreary (Josh), Allyson Gaither (Mark) and Holly King (Brad); his grandchildren, Ashleigh Grubbs, Adam McCreary, Cate McCreary, Lizy McCreary, Brown Gaither, Ellie Gaither, Andrew Teague and Braden King; and his sibling's children, Camille Pickering, Joey Garrison, Tim Garrison, Todd Garrison, Tina Brown, Rina Sutphin and Stacey Madison.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be given in Mr. Newton's memory to: Borodash, Inc, PO Box 11806, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 borodash.org (A race that supports Neema House, an orphanage in Tanzania) or Greenstreet Ministry, 146 Green Street, Nashville, TN. 37210 (Supports the homeless of Nashville) or Trujillo Christian School- 4550 Hiram Sude Rd., Hiram, GA. 30141 (Supports children k-6th grades in Trujillo, Honduras).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Bell Funeral Homes



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July 21, 2025

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“Newton was a great friend, such wonderful memories. Loved and missed, never forgotton. Will never forget the train trip to New Orleans from Memphis with Newton, Ruth, Jeff Rippy and his wife, and Me and my wife Lisa. Newton and I were friends for over 50 years, he was humble and sincere, all around good guy. Mac McGovern Memphis, Tennessee”


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