Cecil Carl Derreberry, 97, of Andrews, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence.  Carl was born October 31, 1921 to Napoleon (Poley) and Betty Curtis Derreberry.  He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County.  Carl was a loving and caring husband, father, son, and brother.  Carl was a carpenter by trade and loved to build with his hands.  He also loved to garden and share his produce with friends and neighbors.  He was a lifetime member and deacon of Valley River Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Grace Luther Derreberry who died May 14,2016, infant daughter, Glenda Lou, grandson Clark Earwood, son-in-law Ron Hicks, four brothers Clyde, Claude, Ward and Hoyle Derreberry, and six sisters, Ruby Adams, Bonnie Barker, Mae Phillips, Marie West, Maggie Derreberry, and Bettie Sue Love Parker.

He is survived by three daughters, Linda Hedrick and husband, Jerry of Rutherford College, North Carolina, Vickie Hicks of Andrews, and Shirley Owenby and husband, Dick of Dillon, Montana, grandson, David Owenby and wife, Kelley of Erie, Colorado, brother Austin Derreberry and wife, Dot of Andrews, and sister, Joyce Foster of Advance, North Carolina. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a special caregiver, Angie Payne.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Valley River Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Phillips and Rev. Roger Derreberry officiating. Music was provided by Tony Pace and Angie Payne. The interment was in the church cemetery with military graveside rites provided by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532. Pallbearers were Danny Derreberry, Steve Adams, Jimmy Morgan, James Young, Cecil Warren, Eddie and Matthew Wood.  Honorary pallbearers were David Williams, Bill Phillips, and Alvin Gunnels.

The family received friends from 12:00-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Valley River Baptist Church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Cecil Carl Derreberry to:  Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Pearl Warren, PO Box 1189, Andrews, NC  28901 or to: Gideons International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC.  28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.