Billy Derrick

Billy Lloyd Derrick, 62, of Portales died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.brHe was born to Frank and Ina V. Belyeu-Derrick on Jan. 15, 1944, in Roswell.brbrHe married Sarah Lee Derrick on May 18, 1963. She died in 1978. Family members said he was a true cowboy. His profession included managing farms, cattle doctor, breaking and training horses.brbrHe was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.brbrHe is survived by eight children, Tonya Vineyard of Melrose, Sherry Horn of Ohio, Chellie Gillespie of Alabama, Rebecca Carrasco of Albuquerque, Connie Hartman of Holloman Air Force Base,brCherry Gallegos of Clovis, Crystal Hobbs of Portales and Billy Derrick Jr. of Tennessee; 17 grandchildren, Jessica Sanchez, Christopher Conner, John R. Woodcock IV, Sarah Woodcock, Sarah Conner, Callen Shane Mitchell, Cody Woodcock, Miranda Derrick, Kevin Mitchell, Justin Vineyard, Bradley Gillespie, Adam Hobbs, Olivia Carrasco, Tyler Derrick, Gavin Hartman, Jake Gallegos and Ethan Derrick; four great-grand-children; his partner, Sharon Grippin of Portales; and a brother, Ed Derrick of Amarillo.brbrA graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Sunset Terrace Memorial Cemetery in Farwell, TX with Raymond Derrick, officiating.brbrPallbearers are Christopher Conner, Cody and John R. Woodcock IV, Callen Shane and Kevin Mitchell and Justin Vineyard Billy Derrick Jr.. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Derrick and Badger BurdenbrbrThe family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society for the early detection of esophageal cancer.brbrArrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.br

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