Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426
P.O. Box 295
Springfield, GA 31329
Jimmy McWhorter Derrick
Springfield – Jimmy McWhorter Derrick, 79, passed away August 2, 2017 at Effingham Care Center.
Born March 1, 1938 in Mt. Jackson, VA he graduated from Effingham Academy and attended Newberry College before joining the U.S. Army. After the Army he and a friend toured the west coast. He worked at I.B.M. as a supervisor. After returning home he had a accident leaving him unable to work. He enjoyed fishing, flying airplanes, and bird watching. In 1996 he moved back to GA with his father to be closer to his brother and his family and stayed at home under the care of his niece until he had a brain tumor in 2001. He then went to make his home at Effingham Care Center where he lived under the care of his sister-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. G.S. Derrick; his brother, Paul (Dad) Derrick; and his niece, Mary Elizabeth Derrick Alders.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Doris Derrick of Clyo.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. in the chapel.
Interment will follow in Springfield Cemetery Annex.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912)754-6421