Thomas Jay Derrough

Thomas Jay Derrough, age 67, passed away at his home in Englewood, FL on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Tom was born in Gainesville, FL on January 18, 1951 to Roger Phillip Derrough and Jeannie Lou Derrough. Tom was a retired United Methodist pastor and served Florida United Methodist churches for 37 years in Dunedin, Monticello, Winter Park, Port St. Lucie and Venice. Tom also served as a Hospice Chaplain in Broward County and as Chaplain of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home in Enterprise, FL. Tom grew up in the Melbourne area and graduated from Melbourne H.S. in 1969, University of Florida in 1974 and Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1977. Tom majored in Physical Education and sports and movement were always an integral part of his life. Tom was involved in numerous mission projects both at home and overseas. He was a master wood worker and turned beautiful wooden bowls and vessels. Tom was a lover of children, animals, nature, friends, family and God. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Maria Eugenia ""Ginny"" L. Derrough of Englewood, FL; brother Dick Derrough and wife Emily of Micco, FL; sisters Kerry Lou O'Malley and husband Mike of Marietta, GA, and Peggy Lee Dieter and husband Dick of Malabar, FL; and 9 nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at an informal gathering on Friday, July 6th at 7 pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 400 Field Avenue E, Venice FL. A memorial service will take place at Grace UMC on Saturday, July 7th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, Pregnancy Solutions in Venice, FL or to your local church organization. Visitation Information Date: Friday, July 6, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church Address: 400 East Field Avenue, , Venice, FL, 34285 | Map Service Information Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church Address: 400 East Field Avenue, , Venice, FL, 34285 | Map