Ted F Derr Sr.

Ted Franklin Derr Sr. was born January 5, 1946 to George Edward Derr and Virginia Irene Hammack in Mecklenburg County NC .  Ted was a graduate of Stanley High School class of 1964 and he was a graduate of the Institute of Government in Chapel Hill NCSHP 47th class.  Ted served  the State of North Carolina  on the North Carolina State Highway Patrol from January 5, 1970 until his retirement October 1, 1998. After retirement he further  served the citizens of  Moore as a Moore County Deputy Sheriff from December 5, 1998 until his retirement December 31, 2019.  He also retired from service with the Robbins Rescue Squad. Ted was a public servant for the citizens of Moore County for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tony Derr and sister Donna Bumgardner. He is survived by his spouse of 37 years Anna Carter Derr, his children Ted Franklin Derr Jr. ( Royilyn), Dawn Derr Hupko ( Joe), Laura Brewer Wilkerson ( Chris). Ted was grandfather to Matthew Scott ( Mandie), Abby Hupko, Mckylee Wilkerson, CJ Wilkerson, great grandchildren Jaxon Morris, Maverick Scott and Maylyn Scott.

Ted was an avid motorcyclist that enjoyed many motorcycle trips across the US and Ireland with friends. He also enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. At home he enjoyed watching the Western Channel 24/7, especially his hero John Wayne. Ted was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed. 

Graveside service, with NCSHP Honors, will be 11 am, Saturday, November 29, 2025, with Reverend Farrell Hussey officiating, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for 5 to 7 pm, Friday, November 28, 2025 at Kennedy Funeral Home and at other times at the home.

Memorials can be made in memory of his community service to  Robbins Fire and Rescue, P O Box 987, Robbins, NC 27325 and Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 395 Robbins NC 23235. 

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