David Derr

David was born December 1, 1956, in Weslaco, Texas.  He was named after his maternal grandfather, David Lloyd Abney.  His parents were Albert Frasier Derr and Shirley Jean Abney.  David went to be with his Lord, surrounded by his family on December 8, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

David is survived by his loving spouse of 28 years, Nancy Ann Kline Derr; his daughter, Mandolynn Derr Johnson; adopted son, Michael Lloyd Derr; daughters and sons of the heart, Christine Allee (Chuck), Billie Jean Morrow Sahr (Kevin), Shana McVickers (Josh), Tammi Clark, Doug Pounds, Thomas James Pfarrer, Steven Brian Pfarrer, Micheal John Nickel and Eugene “Beau” Joseph Nickel. David had a heart big enough to love all his children. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

David served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era for 12 ½ years as a boiler room technician. His rank was BTI E6.  For the last 20 years he worked as a shop technician for the Toyota Lift of South Texas Family.  He was mechanic all of his life and loved working on anything with a motor.  He loved bringing old equipment back to life. David loved all God’s creatures, great and small. He would wake up every morning and feed the stray cats, then feed the dogs at work and finally he would throw scraps for the night critters.  He loved fishing and sitting around a fire when he could.  He just loved being outdoors.  David felt you should always leave things better than you found them.  He had a great heart of gold, loved people and would do anything for anyone.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Sawyer-George Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will begin at 12:30 PM in the chapel with the interment to be at 2:00PM at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.

There will be a reception at St. Andrews Episcopal Church immediately following the graveside where you will be able to share your thoughts, memories and pictures of David.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church or charity of your choice. 13026 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78410.