Leslie Derry
March 17, 1948 ~ January 22, 2018
Leslie V. Derry was born in Armstrong Colony, Waelder, Texas, to David Lee Derry and Bennie Hollingsworth Derry on March 17, 1948. He was the third child of twelve born to this union. His parents, two siblings and his son preceded him in death. Leslie was educated in the San Antonio Independent School District. He enlisted in the military serving four years in the United States Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam. He was stationed at various bases throughout Texas and after his honorable discharge from Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas, in January, 1972, Leslie returned to San Antonio and sought employment with the San Antonio Fire Department. Leslie fulfilled the requirements for Firefighter on March 1, 1973, and prior to retiring in 2001, served our citys eastside at Station #3 as Engineer. He was also an encouragement for other family members to pursue a career with SAFD. Having been born into such a large family, Leslie and his siblings were taught by example to value family and often gathered with one another and extended family and friends to share in special celebrations or just have a fun time together. Growing up on the west side of San Antonio he formed many close, long term relationships with loyal and devoted friends that remain today, across the city, state and country. He was a friend to many. As his time on this earth was drawing to an end, Leslie fought a courageous battle against cancer. His family and close friends supported him in his battle, but he realized he needed a Savior to be victorious. Leslie, by Gods grace and mercy, was surrounded by family that shared Gods gift for eternal life for all who believe and place their faith in His Son. Leslie received Jesus as his Lord and Savior and has peace with God because he said yes. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev. 21:4
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My heart goes out to the Derry family cousins. We send our condolences. We love you and will be praying for you. Sonya and Crystal, Tampa , Fl
God has received Leslie and now we will celebrate his life
Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again. Rest in Peace my brother.
My Derry sisters and brothers my endless love is sleeping in our hearts. Love
Cousins, my thoughts are with you tonight. I have been praying for your peace and comfort over the week. Praise God for Leslie’s acceptance of Christ and the promise of eternal life.
Ecclesiastes 3:2 says there is a time to die. It was Leslie’s time. He is healed now and in no more discomfort. When death takes a special person from us, it does hurt, but God cares, understands, and knows what’s best. Let him comfort and strengthen you through His Word. I will also miss his voice on the phone. So sorry that I am unable to share his Celebration of Life with you guys. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you, my nieces and nephews. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me, hear my words. Psalms 17:6. Love from Greenville, Tx.
Aunt Eva
Dear cousins I am so very sorry about Leslie. I know your hearts are sad and empty. Death is always hard on those left behind. We just have to know that he is in no more pain and has that Leslie Vernon smile on his face. He has ran his race of life and now is resting in peace. We all have to hold onto the knowledge that one day we will see him again. I love all of you from the bottom of my heart. Please know that my heart and my prayers are with all of you.