Bob was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Alamo, Texas in 1962 and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Weatherford, Texas. Bob had a very close relationship with his Savior and was a member and worshipped at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylor, Texas at the time of his death.
Bob was an incredible basketball player at Graford High School, Decatur Baptist Jr. College and Pan American University (currently University of Texas Rio Grand Valley) where he was team captain and All Conference his Jr and Sr. years and graduated in 1960. After graduating, he married the love of his life, Kathy Longhofer. Their Christian marriage has lasted for over 61 years.
Following, Bob pursued his love of basketball coaching at the High School, Jr. College and University levels coaching the last team of his career at the University of Houston. His high school teams won numerous district championships and played in many regional and state tournaments. His college teams won conference titles and earned invitations to the national tournament. Throughout his career of coaching 799 games, he never had a losing season.
Bob was inducted into the Howard Payne University and Pan American University Sports Hall of Fame and was also honored as a Distinguished Alumni of Pan American. He also earned his Masters along the way. Bob emphasized to his players God, first, Family and Work. Bob practiced what he preached. He stayed in touch with many of his players throughout their lives which is a testament to the positive influence he had on them.
Bob believed in Civic and Community Involvement and was involved in Lion’s Club, sponsored Little League Teams, coordinated basketball clinics for underprivileged youth and sponsored programs for Feed the Hungry. He was also very involved in his church and giving of his time in serving in every officer role, including President of his congregation. Bob’s generous giving heart also made donations to charities such as Wounded Warriors and Paralyzed Veterans. Throughout his life he always included the Military and their families in his prayers and the sacrifices they make for all of us.
After retiring from athletics in 1995, Bob transitioned to his love of ranching where he raised Black Angus cattle at the B&K-Haus ranch in Moulton, Texas for 22 years. He absolutely loved this time in his life on the ranch. He was as beloved in the Moulton, Flatonia and Schulenburg communities as he had been in coaching. After Bob’s health declined, Bob and Kathy moved to Round Rock where they have made their home for the past 5 years.
Bob was devoted to his Faith, Family and Friends. He truly lived his life in service of others.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Well done good and faithful servant!
Bob was born May 13, 1937, in Eugene, Oregon to Lucille and Clifford Derryberry. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Doyle Derryberry. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, daughter, Donna Derryberry Havlik and husband, John; son, Daryl Derryberry and wife, Crystal and grandchildren: Colby Allan, Caroline Grace, Channing Faith, Collins Lawson, Michael Havlik and wife, Erica, and their daughter, Brandie.
Godchildren: Kyle Longhofer, Dr. Sandra Koch, Melanie Thomas, Don Longhofer, Amy Stokes, Mary Myslik, Michele Jaquier and Kelley Branch along with many nieces and nephews.
Brother-in-law Jesse Longhofer and wife Kathleen, Sister-in-laws, Carolyn Longhofer and Sue Derryberry, nephew Neal Derryberry, niece, Brenda Winsborough and husband Mike, nephews John Winsborough and wife Amber and Matthew Winsborough, nieces Maddie, Lily and nephew, David.
Thank you to Pastor Scott Schaller, Trinity Lutheran Church for providing visitations, devotions and Holy Communion for Bob after he was no longer able to attend church services.
Special thanks to Dr. Danny Kellum, Jr., Dr. Rob Izor, Dr. S. Aboumater, Dr. M. Lenis, Dr. M. Hong and PA Kelly, Dr. M. Pegany and Dr. M. Denson for their care of Bob during his years of illness.
Also, a special thank you to caregivers and staff of University Village Memory Care of Round Rock and the nurses and staff of Valerian Home Health & Hospice for their kindness, love and care of Bob and support of our family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Taylor, Texas, Parkinson’s Foundation Research or to a charity of your choice.
A public viewing for Bob will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home, 128 East 5th Street, Flatonia, TX 78941. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery, 726 N Penn St, Flatonia, TX 78941. The family requests that attendees please wear masks and socially distance. Due to the current Omicron outbreak, the family regrets there will be no reception following.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldendavisfuneralhome.com for the Derryberry family.
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