Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 31, 2020
CSM (ret) Gerald Lee Derr (Jerry) passed away in Campbellsville, Kentucky on Dec. 19, 2020 after a long illness at his home.
Jerry was born August 29, 1934 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and was the oldest son of SM SGT (ret) Gerald Dawson (USAF) and Bonnie Lee (Greer) Derr.
Jerry served in the Army for 23 years, serving tours in Vietnam, Indochina, Europe and the both coast of the United States. After his active duty service, he moved to Southport, North Carolina where he was one of the first JROTC instructors in Brunswick County serving in the beginning all three high schools and eventually settling at South Brunswick High school for the remainder of his teaching career. SGM Derr as known to his students was a much loved and admired teacher who left a lasting impression on not only his JROTC students but all students who passed through the halls of South Brunswick High School.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Gayla Dean Mayes Derr, stepfather Alexander Goulet, brother Ronald D Derr, sister in law Kay Derr and his eldest son Gerald L Derr Jr (Butch).
Jerry is survived by sons David J Derr Sr and wife Sally of Sanford, Florida, Marc A Derr Sr and wife Dawn of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, daughters Teresa G Warren and husband Scott of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, Denita D Creech and husband Cleveland of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Denise Derr of Athens, Alabama. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.
CSM (ret) Derr will be interred in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. A memorial service is being planned by family and former students and will be announced at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 30, 2020
Brandi Nicole Marcum of Campbellsville, daughter of Larry Marcum and Darlene Wilson Marcum, was born September 26, 1980 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:18 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 in Elizabethtown. Age: 40
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church. Brandi loved Jesus and her church.
She was a fun-loving person and a die-hard Kentucky Wildcats fan. Brandi had never met a stranger and hugged everybody and told them she loved them.
She is survived by her parents, Larry and Darlene Marcum of Campbellsville; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Laura Lee Marcum of Campbellsville; two nephews: Luke Marcum and Landon Marcum of Campbellsville; one step-nephew, Weston Mitchell and wife, Autumn, of Greensburg; one step-great-nephew, Elijah Cole Mitchell; one step-great-niece, Khloe Lea Mitchell; several aunts, uncles and cousins and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALOMA BAPTIST CHURCH OR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 30, 2020
Mr. Noel Barkley Druin, 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late William Andy Druin and Gertie Vaughn Druin of Campbellsville, Kentucky was born April 5th, 1938, and departed this life on December 26th, 2020 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Mr. Druin professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Druin was a Veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably and retiring as a Master Sergeant after 23 years in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Druin is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Mrs. Mildred Hughes Druin having united in marriage on June 24th, 1960.
Mr. Druin is also survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Druin of Columbia, Kentucky, and Paula Tally of Round Rock, Texas.
Four grandchildren; Christina Criminger and husband Brian of Elgin, Texas, Sarah Tally of Elgin, Texas, Courtney Tally and husband Jermell of Round Rock, Texas, and Bethany Druin of Abilene, Texas. One great-granddaughter, Charlotte Criminger of Elgin, Texas
Two sisters; Marietta Jefferies of Bedford, Indiana, and Kay Judd of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Besides his parents, Mr. Druin was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Sue Druin on September 29th, 2010, one sister and one brother, Sylvia Louise Druin Cave and Fred Vaughn.
A walk-through visitation will be held Friday, January 1st, 2021, 5 – 8 PM EST at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM EST, Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with Bro. Alex Cox officiating.
Social distancing guidelines and masks are required upon entering the building.
Burial will be in Elliott Cemetery in Elkhorn, Kentucky with full military honors by the Marion County Chapter DAV Honor Guard.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to The Wounded Warrior Project and can be made by going to https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Noel Barkley Druin at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.
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