Pastor William "Bill" Derrick - Guestbook

Pastor Derrick was such a wonderful man. We will cherish all of our Salem memories of him. He is greatly missed and our deepest sympathies to your family.

OUR SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. ALWAYS ENJOYED VISITING WITH YOUR DAD. HE MARRIED US IN 1980 AND HAVE SEEN HIM SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEARS WHEN WE VISITED IN CARMINE.
MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH DURING THIS TIME.

I am very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I only found out about it sort of third hand.I would have like to have attended the service.I was a year ahead of Bill at TLC and got to know him thru choir. You got to know everyone in the "traveling" choir very well like it or not. We rode on our bus together, ate together,practiced together and cried and laughed together. Bill almost always had a smile for you and a quick wit to make you laugh!He was a real asset to the college(that's what TLU was then) and the ministry as well. He will be missed! Grace and peace to all his family and those close to him.

Nick R. Bohmann

There are angels among us...and he was one of them.
God is good.
Mary Lou Winkelmann

I have fond memories of Bill both as a Pastor and friend (we both loved his Grandma Derrick) May special thoughts and memories bring you peace and comfort.

I have fond memories of serving on VDC teams with Pastor Bill. He will be sadly missed. Thanking God for a long life dedicated to His service.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord, and let Light Perpetual shine upon him.
Prayers and condolences,
Pastor Lemae Higgs
UELC Swiss Alp

Pastor Derrick your ministry and services at Salem Lutheran Church has been a blessing to our family for many years that we attended, may the hand of the Lord rest gently upon you and soon bring to you his promise peace, from Nathan Vercher, Judy Thompson, Chloé and myself

To the wonderful man that instilled the word of God within me, with every sermon that was spoken, & every hymn that was sung. May you rest in peace with our Heavenly Father, along side our dear brother Pastor Charles Treptow..you are dearly loved, & will truly be missed by all.
My deepest condolences go out to the family, may God be with you in this difficult time.

Love & Blessings,
Kayla Burk

Dear Julyne and Jason along with family and friends,
We attended Salem Lutheran Church while he was our beloved pastor at this church. He touch our lives in such a special way as he did all that attended and grasped his every word during his sermons. He was such a special man and a blessing to all who had the honor of knowing him. He has received his reward and is with his Lord and savior now along with Ro and all the saints that he blessed that went before him.
May you cherish all your wonderful memories as all the members at Salem Lutheran Church will also do.
Blessing-Serena and Bill

I grew up in Texas City and also moved to Brenham. My family became friends with the Derricks through our Lutheran Churches in Texas City and LaMarque. I first knew Bill through Luther League and then had the opportunity to reconnect in Brenham. He was always so friendly and always made a lasting impression on people. We were blessed to have known him and his mom.
Sincerely, Jean Haack King

My twin sister and I attended Texas Lutheran and were in the choir with him. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
Gay Nell Henze Atkinson
Gloria Jane Henze Schwartz

Derrick,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My God wrap you in his arms and comfort you and your family.

Sheri and Billy Rich

It was a great honor to know Pastor Derrick, a true man of God. Sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace and enjoy his heavenly reward. He was a true and faithful servant who touched many lives with grace and kindness

We will miss Pastor Bill at our Grace Church in Giddings. For several years he filled in as a guest pastor and in the last few years was an added member in our congregation. We always enjoyed hearing Bill’s singing and enjoyed his enthusiasm. It was always nice to have he and Jason in services on Sunday.
Prayers of peace to the family as he moves on to his eternal home.

Janis and Clarence Wolfshohl

Bill and I were in the Texas Lutheran college a capella choir, touring the Midwest and parts of Texas. He was handsome, a sought after dancing partner, always friendly and positive. He paid attention to national politics and argued in a friendly manner key points.
I regret he was never my pastor and that we did not stay in close touch over the years.
One of God's best.

Julyne and Jason and families,
So very sorry to hear of Pastor Derrick's passing. What a wonderful and well-known man, pastor and community individual. A life full and well-lived and inspiring to others. And, even-so after his life was changed with blindness which didn't stop him. Sharing our thoughts, prayers and sympathy with you and all those that loved your Dad. May many good memories of your times together help comfort you in the days ahead.
Love and blessings, Christy

Pastor and Ro Derrick were amazing people and I am fortunate to have known them. I hope the family can find comfort in knowing they are together again in heaven. Jason, sending prayers to you and your family.

Pastor Derrick was my pastor for confirmation at Salem Lutheran Church. He was my favorite. Great Guy who I respected and I enjoyed listening to his sermons. At confirmation he would get your attention when it was time to be serious. But he also had a great fun personality that I will always remember. His impact was key for me when I was young. I will never forget the wisdom he taught me about GOD. I truly appreciate Pastor Derrick for this lifetime and Eternity. My prayers for all of his family. And Thank You Pastor so much! I’ll see U again someday!

We are sorry to hear of Billie Franks passing. He touched many lives. We remember fondly when he came to Harlingen in 1984 to Baptise our first grandson, Christopher. And of course, Frank remembers when they were children, Pastor Bill performing cousin wedding ceremonies on the steps of Uncle Willie and Aunt Bettys' house in Burton. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives. Love to all.