Alfred Derrel Fuston was born on April 11, 1946 in Matador, Texas to Hazel Lea Twilla and T.R. Fuston and left this life on April 15, 2019 at the age of 73. Derrel lived his young life in Turkey, Texas. As a young man he played football and ran track for Turkey High School. He met the love of his life during his time at Turkey High, Caroll Beth Cotten. They married on December 7, 1964 and welcomed their first daughter, Anna Lynette soon after. Derrel held many jobs as he began their young family finally settling in Houston, Texas in 1973.
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Derrel was a well respected Data Analyst for several companies over the years and made the decision to fully retire in 2015.
He enjoyed fishing with his friends and grandsons and propagating his plentiful garden to share with his family.
Derrel is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Caroll, their three daughters, Anna Lynette Fuston of Houston, TX., Kristi Witt and her husband Lawrence of Cypress, TX., and Heather Kendrick of Magnolia, TX. He was a loving Grandfather to Cody Marek and his wife Heather, Cameron Marek and Kristy Fulwood, Morgan Witt, Peyton Witt, and Hayden Kendrick. Derrel had the joy of loving his great-grandchildren, Carson Marek, and Wyatt Marek.
He is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters, Rick and Sandy Fuston of Turkey, TX., Sharon and Tom Manus of North Carolina, David and Nancy Fuston of Childress, TX., Brenda Seymour of Turkey, TX., Peggy and Dennis Irby of Rockwall, TX., and Hal Fuston of Turkey, TX.,
He is preceded in death by his parents TR and Hazel as well as his brother Joe Fuston.
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Alfred Derrel Fuston was born on April 11, 1946 in Matador, Texas to Hazel Lea Twilla and T.R. Fuston and left this life on April 15, 2019 at the age of 73. Derrel lived his young life in Turkey, Texas. As a young man he played football and ran track for Turkey High School. He met the love of his life during his time at Turkey High, Caroll Beth Cotten. They married on December 7, 1964 and welcomed their first daughter, Anna Lynette soon after. Derrel held many jobs as he began their young family finally settling in Houston, Texas in 1973.
Next, he moved
his family to Dallas, Texas where their family grew by two. Their second daughter, Kristi Jean was born with Heather Dawn filling in the final spot of their family.
Derrel was a well respected Data Analyst for several companies over the years and made the decision to fully retire in 2015.
He enjoyed fishing with his friends and grandsons and propagating his plentiful garden to share with his family.
Derrel is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Caroll, their three daughters, Anna Lynette Fuston of Houston, TX., Kristi Witt and her husband Lawrence of Cypress, TX., and Heather Kendrick of Magnolia, TX. He was a loving Grandfather to Cody Marek and his wife Heather, Cameron Marek and Kristy Fulwood, Morgan Witt, Peyton Witt, and Hayden Kendrick. Derrel had the joy of loving his great-grandchildren, Carson Marek, and Wyatt Marek.
He is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters, Rick and Sandy Fuston of Turkey, TX., Sharon and Tom Manus of North Carolina, David and Nancy Fuston of Childress, TX., Brenda Seymour of Turkey, TX., Peggy and Dennis Irby of Rockwall, TX., and Hal Fuston of Turkey, TX.,
He is preceded in death by his parents TR and Hazel as well as his brother Joe Fuston.
You were a great guy Derrel. I'm sad to hear this, but I know you touched the lives of those around you in very a positive way. Thank you for all the years of service in helping our company, laughing with us, and just being a friend. You will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Dear Derrel, you have mentored me throughout the years, been a constant friend and given me confidence to excel at my job. Today I fondly recall the wonderful bits of wisdom you would share with me about everything - about gardening, fishing, life in Texas, your formative years as a programmer etc. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
Dear Derrel, you have mentored me throughout the years, been a constant friend and given me confidence to excel at my job. Today I fondly recall the wonderful bits of wisdom you would share with me about everything - about gardening, fishing, life in Texas, your formative years as a programmer etc. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
Rest in peace, My Friend. We spent many working hours together over the past 30 years. It was a pleasure. You will be missed.
To the family of Derrell Fuston. The bible says there is going be a resurrection. Acts 24:15. What that can mean for you. Comfort when loved ones you. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. Freedom from a morbid fear of death. Hebrews 2:15. A real hope of being reunited with your dead loved ones. John 5:28, 29.
My family and I wish to extend our sincerest condolences. When you feel alone in your grief know that the God of all comfort is there for you and will give you the power beyond what is normal to get you through this difficult time, by means of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4; 4:7; Philippians 4:6,7)
To the family,
My sincere condolences in the passing of Derrel. Please find comfort in the words of John 5:28, 29: "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." Everyone (including Derrel) will be resurrected. They will enjoy life in Paradise. (Luke 23:43) To learn more about these wonderful blessings please go to jw.org.
Some of the best moments of my life were spent fishing with you in Mexico and I will never forget those moments together. Rest in peace my friend.
I worked with Derrell for eleven years and went fishing with him in Mexico at Lake Guerrero for ten of those. The big bass he's holding in the top picture was the best fishing trip I've ever been on and the fish that Derrell is holding is almost 7 pounds. Derrell was the only person on the trip to beat me out of the 'big fish' pot over the four days we fished and his 6-pounder+ beat out my 6-pounder+ by a few ounces. Always a gentleman, considerate and responsible, Derrell was a pleasure to work with and a pleasure to know as a person. I extend my heartfelt, sincerest condolences to his family and friends. -- Jim Davidson, Austin, TX
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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