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DERROG, Dennis Dennis J. Derrig, 64, of Summerville, husband of Nancy Hensley Derrig died Thursday afternoon, May 31, 2007 at his residence. Graveside funeral service will be held Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 1 o'clock at Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 10 o'clock until 12 o'clock on Sunday. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be sent to 109 Rosa Street, Summerville, South Carolina 29483. Mr. Derrig was born September 19, 1942 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, son of the late Martin James Derrig and Mary Mastertanio Derrig. He was a graduate of Sayre High School, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW. After serving 25 years in the Navy he was a woodworker and a painter. Surviving in addition to his wife are: sons and daughters, Freddy Lee Davis of Cullman, AL, Debi Sue Register of Leesburg, GA, Karl David Davis of Charleston, Lori Fisk of Sayre, PA; grandchildren, Misti Condron of Leesburg, GA, Cory Davis of Summerville, T. Nicholas Phillips of Owensboro, KY and 6 other grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, various nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters, Marie Jones of Canandaigua, NY, Carol Chandler of Sayre, PA, Mary Brennen of Athens, PA, David Derrig and Danny Derrig both of Sayre, PA. He was predeceased by his daughter: Angela Phillips. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 2, 2007.

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Robbie Bray

June 18, 2007

On behalf of the Tri-County Blue Star Mother's Chapter of Charleston, SC, we would like to give our condolences in the loss of your loved one. We appreciate the service that your husband gave to our country during the Viet Nam War while serving in the United States Navy. May the good Lord above continue to give you peace and comfort during this time. Sincerely, Robbie Bray, Chaplin for Tri-County Blue Star Mother's of SC.

ellen leach

June 8, 2007

in memory of Dennis who was much loved by Barbara,his good soul is with God now

Barbara Rugur

June 7, 2007

Dear Nancy and family, so sorry to hear about your loss, Denny was a wonderful person,we will all miss him. As Always, Barbara

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