Glen Harvey Derrick
1946-2021
Edmond resident Harvey Derrick passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the VA Hospital. Harvey was born September 23, 1946 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Raymond Harvey Derrick and Billie Dean Kifer. He had one brother, Donald R. Derrick.
He was retired from the Oklahoma National Guard. During his 21 years (ten active duty) of military service, he served in special services, logistics, administration and was a member of the United States Army Europe Honor Guard in Heidelberg, Germany with the 529th MP Company and a Senior Enlisted Records Specialist with the 130th Station Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.
He was President of the Songwriters of Oklahoma for 9 years. He received a football scholarship to Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, MO. He was the kicker for 4 years on the football team, holding records including the longest field goal of 57 yards. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
Harvey was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Harvey Derrick, mother, Billie Kifer Stimson, stepdad, I.H. Stimson, brother, Donald R. Derrick and father-in-law, Jim Spruill.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon Spruill Derrick, son, Devin Derrick of Edmond, son Caleb Derrick and wife Kari and granddaughters, Brookelyn and Remington all of Texas and granddaughter, Kylie Derrick of Stillwater, OK, daughter, Angel Derrick of Edmond, OK and granddaughter, Andy McCormack of Edmond, OK, niece and nephews, Don Derrick, Jr., Amanda Neal, and Matt Derrick.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Waterloo Cemetery Edmond, OK.
Sharon and family,
I am saddened to hear of Harvey’s passing. I remember fond memories of high school years and his big smile and such a good athlete. I was fortunate to hear him play his music a few times over the years and always enjoyed. Praying good memories help comfort your family.
Sharon – you don’t know me personally, but Harvey was a cousin to my father in law Robert G Kifer or “Bobby” as Harvey referred to him. I was honored to meet Harvey a couple of years back and he shared some photos and stories about family history because I have been researching the Kifer family history for my husband, Tony. We are so sorry for your loss. Harvey was a very sweet man and a kind spirit. Tony and I enjoyed time spent listening to his stories and the family pictures he shared with us. Please let us know if you need anything. You can contact us at tonyandniki2008@att.net or Tony’s phone number is 405.923.4399.
To the Family and many friends of Harvey Derrick,
I am sorry for your loss. I use to work with Harvey at Faith Electric from about 2003-2010.
He was a neat man for sure, a good soul of a man. I enjoyed working with him. I also enjoyed talking to him when I would run into him after I left Faith.
He was one of the best singers snd guitar players I have ever seen. He invited me to Guthrie one weekend morning to watch him perform, I took my date there, we had a great time!!!
I also remember the beautiful music he played at Rhet Randolph’s retirement party.
He could do beautiful country and beautiful gospel music.
Had I known sooner he passed, I would have for sure made it to to the services.
Thanks Harvey for the good memories, music, and friendship. You had a wonderful and blessed life for sure.
Time for you to continue to make beautiful music for the ear of the Lord.
Until we meet again, Rest In Peace….🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻