Ray Dean Derrick
Ray Dean Derrick
January 14, 1940 ~ December 21, 2011
Ray Dean DerrickDaingerfield-Funeral services for Ray Dean Derrick, 71, of Longview will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2011 at South Union Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jay Smith, Bro. Chad Thompson and Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Clark Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Derrick was born February 14, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant and died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Marshall.Ray was a member of Mobberly Baptist in Longview and worked with the youth at South Union Missionary Baptist Church, Greggton Missionary Baptist Church, Sunset Missionary Baptist Church and Marshall Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the US Army National Guard. Ray also worked as an accountant in the Oil and Gas Industry and was President of the East Texas Boot Scooters.Survived by his wife, Sonya Derrick of Longview; daughters and son-in-law, Rhonda and Chris Young of Van Buren, Ark., Michelle Worley of Longview; grandchildren, Jessica White of Baytown, Derrick Stone of Tyler and Amber Worley of Whitehouse; great granddaughter, Kaylee Harman of Baytown. Several Nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends from Noon till 1:30 Monday at the church.Online condolences may be made at Nail-HaggardFH.com
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Sue and girls, I am sorry for your loss. Ray was a wonderful, friend, dad and husband to Sue. It makes me smile to remember all the fun we all had when I was a teenager. Love you all, Sherry
Lost touch over the years, but recall many fond memories of playing together in Mt. Pleasant so many years ago. Of going to the lakes and camping. Way too young to go.
My sympathy goes out to the family along with all my thoughs and prayers. I will never forget how Ray Dean taught me the Disco!!! Even though we hadn’t seen each other in years, I will never forget him. All my love to the family.
Sue, Rhonda and Michelle, we are so sorry about Ray. He will be remembered by so many people as a wonderful man and friend. we didnt see him often but when we did it was just like we had just seen him.Sue be strong and know that we are praying for you. Love you . Jenny
Sue, Rhonda and Michelle, we are so sorry about Ray. He will be remembered by so many people as a wonderful man and friend. we didnt see him often but when we did it was just like we had just seen him.Sue be strong and know that we are praying for you. Love you . Jenny
Lots of fond memories growing up. Ray was Best Man and Sonya was Bridesmaid at our wedding. Sincere condolences to the family. Bill and Lynn Amerson
Sonya,Michelle, and family we are so sorry for your loss ..Ray was very special to us ..you are in our prayers and we love you..Ray would always say everything is just fabulous I will never forget that and everything is just fabulous for Ray now..he is with Jesus..we love you Jacky and Linda Stroman
Ray was one of the most sweetest, genuine persons I have known. He was a treasure with which to work. My sympathy to the family for your profound loss.
I’m so sorry about your loss; my sincere sympathy is extended to all the family. I have many fond memories of our time together at Greggton. God’s grace is sufficient, and you have wonderful memories of a great husband and father and grandfather.
We wanted you to know how sorry we are about your loss of your dad/husband. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God put his hand over you and you’ll know his love and care are there for you.
Sonya, our heart goes out to you, & family. Ray was a great man that we admired. We loved watching you & him dancing on the dance floor. The fun times you were having & memories that were made were wonderful to watch. Ya’ll will be missed so much, but we know he is having a great time in Heaven dancing on the streets of gold. If you need anything, we hope you will call on us, even if it is just to talk. Love ya!
Sonya & family, So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I sure enjoyed talking dance lessons with the both of you years ago. Everytime I would see ya’ll later in life, it was just like we saw you yesterday. Always smiles and hugs. We will surely miss him.
I was so sorry to hear about Ray. It is such a shock when it is so sudden like this. I can just see the two of you boot-scootin together. You three girls were certainly fortunate to have such great husbands. I wish I could be at the funeral but you are in my heart. Love, Betty June
Mrs. Sonya- Jason & I were so saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. You will be in our prayers in the weeks to come. Ray was a true sweetheart. I know you have many great memories to cling to. Hugs- Courtney (David & LaVerne’s daughter-in-law)
Sue, Rhonda, and Michelle, I am so sorry to hear that Ray passed away. I know he was a great huband and father. Ray certainly was a strong influence on my life and I will miss knowing he was only a phone call away. Please call on me if I can do anything for any of you. My prayer is that God eases your pain and gives you comfort in this very difficult time.
Sonya,Rhonda and Mischell, There are no words to express our feelings. We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Derricks death. I know you all will miss him, he was truly a precious person. We are praying that God will give your family peace. Much love to you Vernon and Johnelle
Very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Tammy also passed on her condolences as well. I will try and contact relatives at a later time.
Sue, I only heard today of the sad news. Ray was a good man and will truly be missed by all. I wish for you comfort in the following weeks.
May the Lord give you and your family comfort during this most difficult time.
Sue, Michelle, and Rhonda, We were so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He will always be a wonderful memory to our family. His love for life and his family was always so contagious. He always had a big smile and kind word for everyone he saw. I hope you can feels Gods comforting arm around you during this so difficult time.
Dearest Sonya, you are Ray are like second parents to me!! I love you and am so sorry for your loss.Ray was one of the greatest men I have ever known.
So sorry to hear about your lost of your true soul mate. You were one of the sweetest couples I have ever known. You cannot think of Ray without smiling. Ray brought lots of sunshine where ever he went. When he came to the Estee Lauder counter, we all came around because we knew he was going to brighten our day. We will miss his smile and all the laughter, but we know he is sharing all those stories with so many in heaven. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Judy
Sue, Rhonda and Michelle So sorry to hear about your loss. It’s hard to believe that next time I run into you, he will not be with you and greet me with his big loving smile. The memories of our little families growing up together are still fresh although part of a distant past. I know that your faith, your memories and your family will sustain you in these tough times. Know that my prayers are with you.
My dear Sonya Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, I had hoped to see you at the class reunion but could not make it. Oh, my, all those years and I remember you two dancing like professionals. I even rememeber us in the fifth grade and always loved you as such a dear and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May those wonderful memories help to fill the void in your heart.
Grandad, I miss u so much! The last thing u told me Wednesday morning was Have a MAAAVELOUS day!I love u Grandad! I will miss ur waffles and hearing u wake up so early every saturday morning! I will always remember what u told me “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoiced and be glad in it.” I remember everyday when u got home from work i would ask how was your day and u would say SIMPLY MAAVELOUS! Love u Grandad! I will always be Grandads Girl!