James C. DerryJames C. Derry, 79, of Warsaw, Chapman Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at home.
Jim was born in Warsaw on Dec. 20, 1943, the son of the late Harold and Mildred Chapman Derry. Jim (also known as “Jimbo” by family and friends) graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of ’62 and on Jan. 16, 1965, he married Nancy Simmons Derry. She preceded him in death on Nov. 26, 2021, after 56 years of marriage.
Jim had retired from the family business, Derry Electric Inc., and was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 802 and also served the National Elks Foundation. Jim was devoted to family and friends; he enjoyed model airplanes and could often be found in the garage, working on various projects.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Martz, of Warsaw; sons, Michael Derry, of Orlando, Fla.; and David (Terri Mitchell) Derry, of Warsaw; his sister, Christy Matlock, in Tennessee; grandchildren: Keylah (Marcas Sadler) Derry, Kelsay (Ben) Johnson, Kyal (Kylie Sponseller) Derry, Kolt (Alexa) Derry, Madison (Justin Coffman) Martz, Mackenzie Martz and Mason Martz, all of Warsaw; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his mother and father and his wife Nancy, Jim was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Grose; and stepmother, Mary Derry.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be scheduled for a later date with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements through McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.
In memory of Jimbo, please consider a memorial to myTEAM TRIUMPH of Northern Indiana, online at www.mtt-northernindiana.org or by mail to 760 N. Lake St., Warsaw, IN 46582; or The Nancy Derry Memorial Fund for the ALS Association of Indiana, online at www.kcfoundation.org or by mail c/o Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To share a remembrance of Jim or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
