Derryk Elliott Southard

Derryk Elliott Southard

Derryk Elliott Southard, whose parents wished for a baby, but to whom God gave an angel instead, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Derryk is survived by his parents: Dannie Michael Southard and Leigh Brooke Patrick of Harrisburg, PA; his sister, Kimberlyn Rose Southard of Clayton, NC; his maternal grandparents, Garland and Karen Patrick of Lake Grove, NY; his paternal grandmother, Carol and Danny Voelker, of Middletown, PA; his paternal grandfather, Dannie Kurras, of Mastic, NY; his maternal aunt, Jenna Patrick of Lake Grove, NY; and his paternal uncle, Dennis Kurras and his fiancée, Gina Loffredo, of Holtsville, NY.

Derryk’s family will be remembering his life privately.  Cremation was private.

C ontributions in celebration of Derryk’s life can be made to National Down Syndrome Society, 8 E 41st Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017, www.ndss.org/donate/.

Derryk’s family has entrusted his care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Derryk’s full obituary and sign his official guest book at Buhrig.com.