Steve Derryberry

Derryberry, Nathan Stephen “Steve”, age, 70, of Lewisburg, TN, died Friday, December 27, 2024. Steve was born in Columbia, TN and was the son of the late, A.D. Derryberry and Louise Goad Chaffin.

He was a graduate of Columbia Central High School and the former owner of Eastside Liquor. Steve found joy in working in his vegetable garden and tending to his cows brought him much happiness. He had a deep passion for racing Quarter Midget cars which brought excitement and cherished memories. Steve loved sports and was a die-hard Yankees and Titans fan and never missed an opportunity to cheer them on. 

In addition to his parents, Steve was also preceded in death by his step-father, Bill Chaffin; sister, Sharon Tyler and brother, Andy Derryberry. He is survived by: Wife of 25 years – Tammy Hight Derryberry; Sons – Lee (Lori) Derryberry and Tanner Derryberry; Sisters – Norma Cook, Angela Derryberry and Denise Blocker; Grandchildren – Madison Derryberry, Nathan Derryberry and Bentley Derryberry.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Heritage Funeral Home, 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Allen Cemetery in Lewisburg, TN. Pallbearers will be Derle Hill, Garrett Hill, Nathan Derryberry, Donnie Joe Cothron, Murray Derryberry and Guy Derryberry. Honorary pallbearers will Jimmy Dodson, Troy Derryberry, Larry Hubbell, Billy Vaughan, Marshall Higgs and Eddie Wiles.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com