Dennis B. Derrickson's Obituary
Dennis B. Derrickson, 62, of Bridgeville, passed away on Sunday, June 28, at PRMC of heart failure. His loving family was with him at the time of his death.
Dennis was the son of Ernest and Rana Derrickson of Seaford. He was a 1964 graduate of Seaford High School, and he obtained his Associate's Degree in Computer Technology from Del Tech in Georgetown. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1974. He was united in marriage to Judith McDowell in 1972. He was self-employed for many years as owner of the Hobby Horse in Seaford.
Dennis was a member of the VFW in Greenwood, and he was an avid train enthusiast. He enjoyed traveling with his train buddies to shows on the East Coast.
Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife Judith, as well as by his father and his brother, Hughes Derrickson, of Dagsboro. He is survived by his mother and three sisters, Patricia Hamstead and her husband William of Seaford, Sandy Fryling and husband Butch, Cathy Brinsfield and her husband Brian, all of Salisbury, and his sister-in-law, Shirley Derrickson of Dagsboro. He was a favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Many will miss Dennis and his wonderful sense of humor.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 2, 11:00 A.M. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville. Friends may call at the funeral hone beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Bridgeville Cemetery. (www.parsellfuneralhomes.com)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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