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Ryan Walker Derr Obituary
A funeral service for Ryan Walker Derr, 20, is scheduled for 10 a.m., December 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Frankston with Rev. Scott Wiley officiating.
Ryan was born to Tommy and Brandi Derr on September 16, 2004, and passed away on December 18, 2024.
Ryan was a member of First Baptist Church of Frankston. He had a passion for learning and was a sophomore at SFA where he was studying physics and astronomy and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He loved military history and spent lots of time at the gym. He was a fan of several sci-fi and fantasy series with especially strong feelings about Star Wars. He was a Lego enthusiast, spending many hours building Lego creations. He was a loving person and will be missed by all who knew him.
Ryan was preceded in death by his grandfather Terry Derr, and aunt, Sara Derr.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Tommy and Brandi (Bostick) Derr, grandparents, Mark and Pam Bostick, of Frankston, grandmother, Laveda Derr, of Hillsboro, brother, Christopher Derr, of Tyler, sister and brother, Elizabeth and Archer Derr, of Frankston, longtime girlfriend, Tessa Smith, of Frankston, aunts and uncles, Robert Derr, of Hillsboro, Brian and Cassandra Derr, of Waxahachie, Kristi and Joanna Rowe of Toronto, Ben and Charity Bostick, of Houston, Brittany Bostick and Alvin Bragg, of Berryville, Blake and Alex Bostick, of Arlington, great-aunts and uncles, Joan and Junior Malone, of Jacksonville, Tammy Bostick, of Frankston, Gail Garrett, of Athens, and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be Ben Bostick, Blake Bostick, Robert Derr, Brian Derr, Alvin Bragg, Brandon Crawley, Jason Smith, and Trey McNemar.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of SFASU.
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Chris Leonard #620
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a recent initiate into the Chapter Grand. Ryan Derr, Bond Number 1104, Spring 2024, lost his life due to complications from Type 1 Diabetes while on a winter trip in the Gila Wilderness of the Black Mountains in New Mexico. Ryan was accompanied on this trip by two brothers, Sam Jones and Bennet Voorhees, as well as two non-Phi's.
To honor Ryan's memory and support his family during this difficult time, we have established a collection on the TexasEta.com website. Contributions will be donated to his family or a charity of their choosing.
This loss is profound and difficult to process, especially at such a pivotal time in their lives. We extend our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family, friends, and brothers.
Ryan’s funeral will be held this Saturday, December 28th starting at 10am. It is open for anyone who can attend. I know his parents would love to see everyone’s support from the chapter.
Location:
First Baptist Church Frankston
408 Garner St, Frankston, TX 75763, USA.
Please keep Ryan's family, the actives, and the chapter in your prayers as they all venture through these unimaginable times this holiday.
In Coelo Quies Est,
Texas Eta CAB
Robert L Leboeuf #84
What a tragedy to lose a fine man, a brother in the Bond, at such a young age. My prayers go out to his family, to the brothers and friends who were with him at the time of his demise, and to our fraternity at this time of loss.
In coelo quies est,
Robert LeBoeuf #84
Alexander Valdez #1072
He was bright and very welcoming. From his metaphysic insights to his unwavering academic prowess, he was brother of great tenacity. Thanks for throwing the football around with me, your humor and kindness will be missed brother, Rest in Peace.