William “Gene” Eugene Derieg passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on March 14,1944 in Brewton, Alabama to William Patrick Derieg and Laura Hermione Miller Derieg. Gene graduated from McGill Institute in 1963. After high school, he joined the National Guard where he served a number of years. He later continued his studies at the University of South Alabama. Gene spent most of his career in sales management. He was passionate about his work and his country. Gene was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie Walker Derieg, brother Michael Patrick Derieg(Winnie), sister Laura Derieg Reigrod(Steven); stepdaughters Wanda McDuffie Maddox, Odessa McDuffie Hatfield; step grandchildren Gina Maddox Oliver(John), Alysonne Odessa Hatfield (Colin),Tiffany Noelle Hatfield, Benjamin Emory Hatfield(Laurel), John McDuffie Cutts; brother-in-law Thomas Bonner Jr; step great grandson Davis Lee Oliver; extended family Stephanie Walker, Tiffany Walker, William Carey Walker Jr, and many nieces and nephews.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Lee Bonner McDuffie Derieg; sister Tina Marie Derieg; step grandson Milton Lee Maddox, Jr. Services will be held on Thursday March 11, 2021. Visitation will begin at 10:00 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, followed by Mass at 11:00. Graveside will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery West. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
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