Richard Wayne "Richie" Derby, 31 of Littleton, WV died Saturday, September 19, 2009 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born October 8, 1977 at Fairmont, WV a son of Steven W. Derby, Sr. and Regina Darlene Robinson Derby, of Littleton.
Richie was a self employed mechanic. He attended the Rice Ridge Community Church.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother and spouse, Steven and Deborah Derby of Littleton; one sister, Korena Derby of Littleton; six nieces and nephews, Shawn Derby, Clarissa Derby, Jeremy Derby, Madlynn Blare, Ty Blare, and Laura Blare; his girl friend, Lasetta Tedrow, of Littleton; his maternal grandmother, Madeline Robinson of Littleton; his paternal grandmother, Bettie Derby of Littleton; four step-daughters, Michelle Villers of Littleton, Melissa Horner of Deep Valley, PA, Amanda Villers of Hundred, and Sarah Villers of Morgantown; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and two step-grandchildren, Katelynn and Jayden.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carl W. Robinson; his paternal grandfather, Allen Derby; an uncle, Sonny Derby; and his wife Crystal Derby who died in the same accident.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred from 6-9 PM Tuesday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:00 PM Wednesday with the Pastor Roger Greathouse officiating. Interment will follow in the Rice Ridge Cemetery near Littleton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Tennant Funeral Home, PO Box 1200, Hundred, WV 26575-1200.
You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.