Brenton was a member of Chapin 1957 State Baseball Championship and graduated Chapin High School in 1960. He served in the Army National Guard and was employed at Derricks 66 and SCDOT. Brenton was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He loved working in his garden and splitting firewood.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell Amick Derrick; sons: Rocky Derrick (Sherri), Ricky Derrick (Lisa), and Ronnie Derrick (Lisa); daughter, Mary Nell Steedly (Todd Rodgers); grandchildren: Lauren Mathis (Evan), Kenly Derrick (Blake), Abbie Derrick, and Gracie Derrick; great-grandson, Drew Mathis; and his sister, Judy Price.
In addition to his parents, Brenton was predeceased by his brothers: Pete, Whitey, Jack, and Slick; and his sister, Pattie Krell.
A visitation for Brenton will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 215 St. Thomas Church Road, Chapin, SC 29036. A funeral service will occur Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church at 215 St. Thomas Church Road, Chapin, SC 29036, or online at https://www.stthomaschapin.com/give
