James A. Derry Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 25, 2023 we had to say goodbye to James A. Derry of Jefferson, Maryland, born in Buckeystown, Maryland. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James A. Derry to show support.
He was predeceased by: his spouse Cleo Shryock Derry; his parents, Herbert L. Derry and Edith Derry (Hawn); and his siblings, Paul "Dick" Derry, Mildred Derry, Ruth Derry Osmann (Joe), Ann Derry Ray (Norman "Dutch" Ray), Myrtle Derry Whipp (Raymond) and Jane Derry Keller (Charles).
He is survived by: his sons, James S. Derry (Charlene) of Sequim, WA and Dennis A. Derry (Mary) of Jefferson, MD; his grandchildren, Shannan Bradley (Greg) of Sequim, WA, Dennis A. Derry, Jr. (Karen Lucia) and Brandy Keyser (John) of Jefferson, MD; his great grandchildren, Evan King (Domonique) of Jefferson, Chase Keyser of Jefferson, Alexa Keyser of Jefferson and Troy Shafer of Jefferson; his great great grandchildren, Harrison James King of Ft. Campbell, KY. and Raeya Lynn King of Ft. Campbell, KY.; and his sister-in-law Nancy Derry Swomley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodsboro American Legion Post 282, 101 W. Elizabeth St., Woodsboro, MD 21798 or Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Co., 2 S. Third St., Woodsboro, MD 21798.
