Steven L. Derrickson

Steven L. Derrickson, age 75 of Mattoon, IL was called to heaven at 1:14 AM, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A funeral service in his honor will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 20 Old State Road, Mattoon, IL 61938. Pastor Mark Young will officiate. The visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Steven was born on October 19, 1947, to the late Robert Howard and Mary (Williams) Derrickson. He married Katina M. Stewart on April 30, 2005, in Mattoon, IL; she survives and resides in Mattoon, IL. He is also survived by five children: Tricia M. Derrickson of Dallas, TX, Steven L. Derrickson II and wife Lashana of Charlette, NC, Martia L. Derrickson of Nashville, TN, Chanel J. Stewart of Springfield, IL, Katrina L. Stewart-Derrickson of Mattoon, IL; three brothers, Lawrence K. Derrickson and wife Melanie of Decatur, IL, Jackie Derrickson and wife Linda of South Bend, IN, Christopher Derrickson and wife Gloria of Mishawaka, IN; three sisters, Phyllis Nesbit of Orlando, FL, Oletha Jones and husband Arthur of South Bend, IN, Iris Derrickson of Osceola, IN. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Thomas “Buster” Derrickson, Phillip H. Derrickson; and his grandparents who raised him. Steve was a member of the New Life Tabernacle Church in Charleston, IL and has attended Second Missionary Baptist Church in Mattoon, IL. He was a graduate of Mattoon High School in Mattoon, IL and gained employment at Mississippi Valley in Decatur, IL as a steel worker for ten years. He later accepted a position at ANAMET Electrical Inc. in Mattoon, IL as a machine operator where he worked for twenty-four years. Steve was raised by his grandparents, Elza and Clara Derrickson on the family farm, he gained an appreciation for hard work and valued the memories made. He carried that same passion and work ethic into his own home and took great pride in keeping a well-maintained yard and beautiful landscaping. He enjoyed bible trivia, reading his bible daily, and in his younger years boxing. Being a grandfather brought much joy to Steve. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their events and activities. He was their number one fan. The family would like to thank Dr. Shakir and the nursing staff at SBL Regional Cancer Center for their compassion and dedication to the exceptional care given to Steve and his family. Memorials in his honor may be made to SBL Regional Cancer Center, 1001 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share story with the family.

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Steven L. Derrickson

October 19, 1947 - November 23, 2022