Edward Derbigny, Jr. was born August 31, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1977, he relocated from Picayune, Mississippi to Columbus, Ohio, where he worked as a professional truck driver. On November 14, 2016, at the age of 65, he was called from labor to reward while in the care of the Kobacker House in Columbus. Edward was predeceased by his mother, Norma Lee (Bates) Adams-Mingo, and father Edward Derbigny, Sr. Left to cherish memories of Edward include his loving wife, Donna Jean Derbigny; children, James Spencer of Columbus, Ohio, Kimberly Robinson, Zipporah Derbigny, and Edward Derbigny, all of Picayune, Mississippi, Alex Burney Derbigny and Alexis Derbigny, both of Dayton, Ohio; eight siblings including brother, Kenneth (Vickie) Adams of Columbus; stepfather S. L. Adams, aunts, Shirley Mae (James) Thomas and Elizabeth Wilson; uncle David (Besie) Adams, all of Columbus; friend and mother of children, Sheryl Burney of Dayton; sisters-in-law, Lenora Carson, Bernetta Ivory, Janice (Keith) Harris, and Jacqueline Jackson, all of Columbus, Wanda Jackson of Illinois, and Cheryl (Anthony) Burns of Tennessee; brother-in-law Dwight (Diane) Jackson of New York; dear family friend, Ollie Lane; very good friend and neighbor, Melvin Hoston; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and -nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Special thanks to our neighbors and friends who have helped over the years during Edward's illness.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Brown Funeral Home
There will be no local viewings or ceremonies held in Columbus, Ohio; however, if you wish to send a floral tribute for the Derbigny family, please contact Battiste LaFleur Galleria, (877) 571-1823. For more information regarding the out-of-town arrangements, please contact Brown Funeral Home, (601)798-4469.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Brown Funeral Home
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