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Bill Derben
August 27, 1946 ~ June 17, 2024 (age 77)
William Paul Derben, 77, of Rossville passed away at home surrounded by family Monday, June 17, 2024. Bill was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 27, 1946 to the late Paul Madden and Minnie Mae Derben. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia/ Tennessee area and member of East Ridge Church of Christ. He is a United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Bill worked for Dawn Produce for over 25 years. He loved watching Auburn Football, the Atlanta Braves and Nascar. More than anything Bill enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 ½ years, Gloria Derben; children, Bryan (Jenny) Derben Sr. and Melissa Hughes; grandchildren, Bryan Lee Derben Jr., Ashlee Edgeman and Brylee Derben; great-grandchildren, Payslee and Harley Edgeman; sister, Gayle Wilkerson.
Funeral services will be June 24, Monday at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Minister Charles Cochran officiating. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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Family will receive friends 4-8 PM, Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway
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Leonard (Butch) Latham, Jr. (1966)
Bill was a childhood friend of mine in Rivervview, (from 3rd Grade). We spent many days playing ball at the Riverview playpark, Normal Park, Northside Jr High, and CHS! Then, it was church league softball, weddings, waiting on him to return from Vietnam safely, weekend famiy trips, and babies being born.
He was a true gentleman and loved his family with his whole heart.
His presence will be missed in our lives, but we know we will see him on the other side!!
Leonard (Butch) Latham & family