Patrick Archie Derby, 83, beloved husband, father, grandpa (granpy) and great grandpa passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, with his wife, Jane by his side. Words cannot express the loss felt by all of those whose lives he touched.  Many thanks to his wonderful doctors and staff who cared for and supported us through Pat's long fight with MDS.

Born in Lebanon, Oregon, to Alice and Harold Derby, Pat was the youngest of three siblings, Betty and Bob, who passed before him. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 51 years, Jane, and their blended family:  Melissa Mingee (JD), Windy Cruz (Juan), Kevin Oberman (Jennifer), John Derby (Kira), his cherished and very loved grandchildren; Amanda Mingee (Jake), Eve, Ella and Payton Thomas, Jaden and Olivia Cruz, Emily and Hannah Oberman, Daniel and Matthew Wallace, Halle, Savannah and Paige Derby; great-grandchildren; Hayden Hardison and Ellie Jo Yousseff.

Pat started school in Sweet Home, Oregon and then his family moved to Bandon, Oregon where he enjoyed playing baseball with his teammates at Bandon High School.  From the stories that were told, Pat was a pretty sharp shortstop helping with his "Bad-Hop Single Gains Legion Title Tie". Bandon's Class Reunion was in September this year.  Pat and his classmates had a wonderful telephone conversation all about the good times they had and even exchanged pictures to share with other members of their class at the reunion.
After High School Pat went one year at Southern Oregon College of Education and then decided to join the Army.  That was his ticket to Fort Monroe as a U. S. Army Personnel Administration Specialist 5th Class for 8th Data Processing Unit from1962-1965.  After an Honorable Discharge he decided to take his IBM experience to Newport News Shipyard where he retired in 2004.

Pat was also very active in the Hampton Lions Club for many years and also a very active member of Hampton Roads Ship Model Society from 2015 until his passing.  Pat built a workshop in his backyard some years ago with the help of family and friends and built much of the furniture in his home.  He also turned many ink pins on his shop lathe that he enjoyed giving to his many friends.  Building the model ships was a real challenge and the finished projects are still on display in his home.  But one of the most important pleasures in Pat's life was being an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Hampton.  When Sunday mornings came, he was dressed and ready to go an hour or more early so he could turn on the lights, light the candles and open the doors so he could greet his Church Family and any guest visiting, with a warm smile and even hugs, especially for the ladies.  Yes, and even mints for the kids that he kept in his coat pocket just for them.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 1, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church 514 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.
His ashes will be placed in the Church Memorial Garden after the reception, by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Pat's honor to either First Presbyterian Church or Peake Childhood Center 1306 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA 23669.