Eddie Ray Derryberry died February 8, 2019 at North MS. Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born May 25, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Lillie King Derryberry. He was of the Methodist faith, a 1958 graduate of Kossuth High School. He retired as terminal manager for Milam Express. He enjoyed working with his flowers, spending and taking care of his family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Derryberry; grandson, Greg Derryberry; parents; brother, Richard Derryberry; sisters, Doris Whitted, Geraldine Rencher, Virginia Miller.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nadine Derryberry; daughter, Susan Whitaker (Terry); grandchildren Mary Ann Carper, Lillie Derryberry, Daniel Derryberry, Justin Whitaker, Josh Whitaker, John Derryberry; great grandchildren, Anna Killough, Chelsey Killough, Kadence Derryberry, Mason Whitaker, Caden Derryberry, Ragan Derryberry; host of other family and friends.
A receiving of family and friends for Eddie will be held Monday, February 11, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM at Memorial Funeral Home, 613 Bunch St, Corinth, Mississippi 38834, followed by a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM.
Bro. Warren Jones will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Derryberry family.
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