Virgil Lee Derby, Jr., 80, of Suffolk, VA went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2010. He was born in Franklin, VA the son of the late Nita Powell Derby and Virgil Lee Derby, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the 101st Airborne during the Korean War. He later went on to retire as a papermaker from Union Camp. Virgil was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was also a member of the North South Skirmish Association / Southampton Greys.

Virgil is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shirley Carr Derby; daughter, Sandy D. Savage (Brian Savage) of Gates, NC; sons, Ricky Derby (Kim Collier) of Suffolk, Harry Derby of Suffolk, Scott Derby (Kaye Joyner) of Franklin; grandchildren, Richard Derby (Samantha Derby), Ryan Derby, Brandon and Michael Savage; great grandchildren, Alayna and Ava Derby.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434 with Pastor Gene Asbill officiating. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery with military honors. Friends may join the family Tuesday night from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home for a time of visitation and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the church of your choice. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.