Gene Henry Derrick

Henry Derrick, age 61, of Surgoinsville, went to his eternal home on Monday, October 12, 2015 following a short illness. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He enjoyed life to the fullest and with gusto. He loved to travel, automobile restoration and laughing with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Henry Derrick, Sr. He is survived by his loving mother, Rose Derrick; 3 sisters, Ann Rogers (Glen), Janice Barrett (Clinton) and Becky Burchfield (Tony); loving cousin, Judy Carter; nieces, Lori Adams, Amanda McQueen and Kayla Rogers; nephews, Clay Barrett, Brad Rogers and Landon Rogers; several aunts, uncles, great nieces; great nephew and many cousins. The family would like to especially thank Ray McDavid, Andy Crawley, Donna Sullivan and special friends, Pam Grimes, Johnny Johnson and Tom Johnson, for their love and support for Henry and many others to innumerable to mention. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Funeral services and Military Honors will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Rick Mead and Eulogist Michael Gordon officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date and an announcement will be made by the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Derrick family.