Obituary of Harry Leigh Derby

Harry Leigh Derby III passed away on February 13, 2018, after a long illness. Harry was a Southern-Northern hybrid, born in NJ on March 27, 1930, raised in Greensboro, NC, and graduated from UNC. His entire career was with Esso/Exxon, first in NY-NJ, then in Charlotte, rising from mail room clerk to regional manager. Harry had a unique way of finding the fun in all things he did, and sharing it with his friends and family. He lived fearlessly, ever trying new things and making new friends. His hobbies led to new discoveries, and he shared them in books. He had as many nicknames as friends and family, a testament to his good-naturedness. Harry's family, like him, are strong, independent, and loyal, including his wife June, who nurtured Harry and family without compromise, and his three children, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The family requests donations be directed to Hospice Charlotte hpccr.org or Alzheimer's Association NC alz.org/northcarolina.