Charles Homer Derby, 65, of Littleton, WV died Thursday, January 22, 2015 in the Valley Hospice Center in Wheeling, WV.
He was born April 5, 1949 at New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Allen E. Derby and Bettie Tanley Derby.
Mr. Derby worked on the railroad as a laborer and formerly attended the Littleton Church of God.
Surviving are five sons, Charles Derby, Jr., Paul Derby, Alex Derby, and Carl Derby, all of Littleton, and Alan Derby of New Martinsville; three daughters, Konnie Derby of Littleton, Becky Blake of New Martinsville, and Charlotte Derby of Pittsburgh, PA; one brother, Steve Derby of Littleton; two sisters, Linda Fox of Burton and Betty Derby of Littleton; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jake Derby; one daughter, Cynthia Summers, two brothers, Sonny Derby and Richard Derby; and one sister, Sherry Greaver.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home 2678, Hornet Highway, Hundred, WV from 7-9 PM Sunday.Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM Monday with Pastor Roger Greathouse officiating.Interment will follow in the Anderson-Bethel Cemetery at Littleton.
Uncle charles I miss you and love you see you one day fly high