Robert Emmett Derrington

Robert Emmett Derrington, age 84, went home to be with the Lord, on June 28, 2020 in Metairie, LA. Bob was born on October 22, 1935, in Evansville, IN to Robert and Laveda Derrington.
He is preceded in death by his brother, William Derrington.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carole Sue Derrington, four daughters; Susan Haverstick (Mike), Tammy Mosley (Scott), Jennifer Zoglio (Greg), and Angela Derrington, one son Robert Derrington.  He is also survived by one sister Patricia Gates (Ken) and one brother Michael Derrington (Betsy), eleven grandchildren Tim Haverstick (Estela), Kristen Haverstick, Jason Derrington, Jennifer Walker (Matt), Sarah Nyberg (Todd), Ryan Haverstick, Justin Zoglio, Katelyn McCann (Bret), Taylor Derrington, Allison Zoglio, Luke Robert Zoglio, and eight great grandchildren Kaleigh Derrington, Ava Zoglio, Bryce Nyberg, Scout Walker, Reese Nyberg, Mosley Walker, Isabela Haverstick and George Walker.  

Bob attended University of Oklahoma (Phi Kappa Psi) and graduated from the University of Evansville.  He was a proud “Boomer Sooner”!   He was also a member of Northside Congregational Church in Evansville, IN.
A visitation is being held at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Saturday, July 11, 2020, starting at 10:00 AM, followed by Baptist Services in the Chapel at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Greenwood Mausoleum.

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