Paul R. Derryberry was born February 3, 1921 at Hartshorn, MO, the son of James Franklin Derryberry and Golda Ethel (Logsdon) Derryberry. He passed away September 10, 2008 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 87 years.
He was united in marriage to Sammy Arlena Shedd on November 19, 1943, and to this union two children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Golda Derryberry; and his wife, Sammy Derryberry.
He is survived by one son, Robert Derryberry and wife, Dannie, of Hallsville, MO; one daughter, Pat Cook and husband, David L., of Summersville, MO; four grandchildren, Jeff Smith and wife, Kelly, of Ozark, MO; Deana Kirkman of Summersville, MO; Timothy Derryberry and wife, Jennifer, of Columbia, MO; Tammy Hankins and husband, Noel, of Raymore, MO; three step-grandchildren, Bill Pagett, Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Hallsville, MO; Tracey Hodge and husband, Jim, of Gaithersburg, MD; and Jennifer Devlin of Belle Chasse, LA; twelve great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Paul attended Round Valley Grade School and graduated from Summersville High School. He was enlisted in the United States Army on November 28, 1942 where he served until he was honorably discharged on December 6, 1945. Paul served during WWII in the 2nd landing of the European Invasion where he helped with the rescue of those who were in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Sergeant. Paul was wounded while serving in Germany on January 21, 1945. He was a recipient of four Bronze Campaign Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. Paul had seen action in Central Europe, Rhineland, Northern France and Normandy.
Paul returned to the Summersville area after his duty with the US Army where he operated a dairy and beef farm, and also raised pigs and grain. He operated the MFA Feed Store in Summersville for several years. Paul later worked at Andy Stoops Sawmill where he retired after many years of employment. Paul enjoyed deer hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 13, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Summersville, MO with Bro. Earl Goodin officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Summersville, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO.
He was united in marriage to Sammy Arlena Shedd on November 19, 1943, and to this union two children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Golda Derryberry; and his wife, Sammy Derryberry.
He is survived by one son, Robert Derryberry and wife, Dannie, of Hallsville, MO; one daughter, Pat Cook and husband, David L., of Summersville, MO; four grandchildren, Jeff Smith and wife, Kelly, of Ozark, MO; Deana Kirkman of Summersville, MO; Timothy Derryberry and wife, Jennifer, of Columbia, MO; Tammy Hankins and husband, Noel, of Raymore, MO; three step-grandchildren, Bill Pagett, Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Hallsville, MO; Tracey Hodge and husband, Jim, of Gaithersburg, MD; and Jennifer Devlin of Belle Chasse, LA; twelve great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Paul attended Round Valley Grade School and graduated from Summersville High School. He was enlisted in the United States Army on November 28, 1942 where he served until he was honorably discharged on December 6, 1945. Paul served during WWII in the 2nd landing of the European Invasion where he helped with the rescue of those who were in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Sergeant. Paul was wounded while serving in Germany on January 21, 1945. He was a recipient of four Bronze Campaign Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. Paul had seen action in Central Europe, Rhineland, Northern France and Normandy.
Paul returned to the Summersville area after his duty with the US Army where he operated a dairy and beef farm, and also raised pigs and grain. He operated the MFA Feed Store in Summersville for several years. Paul later worked at Andy Stoops Sawmill where he retired after many years of employment. Paul enjoyed deer hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 13, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Summersville, MO with Bro. Earl Goodin officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Summersville, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO.
Paul R. Derryberry was born February 3, 1921 at Hartshorn, MO, the son of James Franklin Derryberry and Golda Ethel (Logsdon) Derryberry. He passed away September 10, 2008 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 87 years.
He was united in marriage to Sammy Arlena Shedd on November 19, 1943, and to this union two children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Golda Derryberry; and his wife, Sammy Derryberry.
He is survived by one son, Robert Derryberry and wife, Dannie, of Hallsville, MO; one daughter, Pat Cook and husband, David L., of Summersville, MO; four grandchildren, Jeff Smith and wife, Kelly, of Ozark, MO; Deana Kirkman of Summersville, MO; Timothy Derryberry and wife, Jennifer, of Columbia, MO; Tammy Hankins and husband, Noel, of Raymore, MO; three step-grandchildren, Bill Pagett, Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Hallsville, MO; Tracey Hodge and husband, Jim, of Gaithersburg, MD; and Jennifer Devlin of Belle Chasse, LA; twelve great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Paul attended Round Valley Grade School and graduated from Summersville High School. He was enlisted in the United States Army on November 28, 1942 where he served until he was honorably discharged on December 6, 1945. Paul served during WWII in the 2nd landing of the European Invasion where he helped with the rescue of those who were in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Sergeant. Paul was wounded while serving in Germany on January 21, 1945. He was a recipient of four Bronze Campaign Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. Paul had seen action in Central Europe, Rhineland, Northern France and Normandy.
Paul returned to the Summersville area after his duty with the US Army where he operated a dairy and beef farm, and also raised pigs and grain. He operated the MFA Feed Store in Summersville for several years. Paul later worked at Andy Stoops Sawmill where he retired after many years of employment. Paul enjoyed deer hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 13, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Summersville, MO with Bro. Earl Goodin officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Summersville, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO.
He was united in marriage to Sammy Arlena Shedd on November 19, 1943, and to this union two children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Golda Derryberry; and his wife, Sammy Derryberry.
He is survived by one son, Robert Derryberry and wife, Dannie, of Hallsville, MO; one daughter, Pat Cook and husband, David L., of Summersville, MO; four grandchildren, Jeff Smith and wife, Kelly, of Ozark, MO; Deana Kirkman of Summersville, MO; Timothy Derryberry and wife, Jennifer, of Columbia, MO; Tammy Hankins and husband, Noel, of Raymore, MO; three step-grandchildren, Bill Pagett, Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Hallsville, MO; Tracey Hodge and husband, Jim, of Gaithersburg, MD; and Jennifer Devlin of Belle Chasse, LA; twelve great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Paul attended Round Valley Grade School and graduated from Summersville High School. He was enlisted in the United States Army on November 28, 1942 where he served until he was honorably discharged on December 6, 1945. Paul served during WWII in the 2nd landing of the European Invasion where he helped with the rescue of those who were in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Sergeant. Paul was wounded while serving in Germany on January 21, 1945. He was a recipient of four Bronze Campaign Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. Paul had seen action in Central Europe, Rhineland, Northern France and Normandy.
Paul returned to the Summersville area after his duty with the US Army where he operated a dairy and beef farm, and also raised pigs and grain. He operated the MFA Feed Store in Summersville for several years. Paul later worked at Andy Stoops Sawmill where he retired after many years of employment. Paul enjoyed deer hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 13, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Summersville, MO with Bro. Earl Goodin officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Summersville, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO.
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