Kevin Ray Derry, aged 60, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care. Born on November 11, 1964, in St. Joseph, he was the beloved son of Helen (Shanks) and Lawrence Derry Sr.
After completing high school, Kevin served his country in the US Army, and was a proud member of the VFW. He worked at Silgan Containers, and had a passion for shooting guns, as well as knife and axe throwing.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Devin Derry, and his siblings, Lawrence Derry Jr., Bobbie Jo Arnold, Mark Riley, and Bobby Riley. He is survived by his son, Michael D. Derry of Surry, VA, and his siblings Linda Vejar, Luis (Peggy) Derry, Lorie Auxier, Leslie (Melvin) Pummell, Lucas Derry, Billy (Nancy) Derry, Angela (Mike) Butram, Lisa Derry (Terry Horr), Bernie Derry, Joe Riley, Donna Nucci, and Alice Chavez-Derry.