Derrick M. Beery

Derrick M. Beery, 52, of Parsons, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his home.

Derrick Mac Beery was born on May 18, 1970, to Herman Mac and Velma Joyce "Jody" (Braden) Beery in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up in the Labette City area, and attended Bartlett Grade School and Labette County High School.

For 32 years, Derrick was a salesman at the Red Barn, helping people find furniture and appliances.  He also sold cars for a time.

His family was the center of his life.  He loved playing basketball and enjoyed refereeing and coaching children in basketball.  Watching professional sports was also a favorite pastime, and he was an avid Pittsburg Steelers, LA Lakers, and Kansas City Royals fan.

On February 19, 1999, Derrick and Tina L. Chaney were united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

His children – Taylor Beery of Parsons, Kansas

Twins – Hunter Beachner and Haley Beachner of Dennis, Kansas

Mikaela Beery of the home

Two grandchildren – Eva Koger and Emma Allen

His father – Herman Beery of Parsons, Kansas

Three brothers – Travis Beery and his wife, Carrie, of Parsons, Kansas

Shane Beery and his wife, Alisha, of Oswego, Kansas

Nick Beery and his wife, Michele, of Labette City, Kansas

One sister – Misty Herring of Topeka, Kansas

Four step-brothers – Zach Shields of Oswego, Kansas

Joey Willis of Labette City, Kansas

Jesse Woodman of Parsons, Kansas

Mike Willis of Pittsburg, Kansas

One step-sister – Lindsay Gravelle of Charlotte, North Carolina

Numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Beery; and cousin, Adam Beery.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Labette Baptist Church in Labette City.  Burial will follow at the Labette Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Labette Baptist Church.  Friends may also stop by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, to sign the register for Mr. Beery.

Memorials are suggested to help the family defray funeral expenses.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.