Henry Landon Derby, 86, passed away at his home on Sunday June 6, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1935 in Accomac, VA, to Henry Wise Derby and Lillian Doughty Derby. He leaves behind his wife, Ann Carter Derby, and several cousins.
A graduate of Onancock High School in the 1953 class, he received his BA from the University of Richmond in 1957 and his M.Ed. from the University of Virginia.
Henry was an Eagle Scout and served as Scoutmaster for Troop 313 in Onancock, VA. He taught in Norfolk County for a year; returned to the east coast from 1958 to 1972 as director of the Chincoteague Elementary School; and was a former director of the Virginia Education Association.
As an antique dealer, he was a founding member and first president of the Delmarva Antique Dealers Association for 40 years. He was a former member of the Lee District Ruritan Club, Onancock Lions Club, Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, Onancock Town Council, and was a member of the Atlantic United Methodist Church.
A funeral service will be held at the grave at Belle Haven Cemetery in Belle Haven, VA, under the direction of Reverend Hodae Kim, at 11:00 a.m.
Instead of flowers, commemorative donations can be made to the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore, PO Box 518, Onley, VA 23418.
Commemorations can be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements from the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.
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