Visitation will take place November 19th, 2024 at Preferred Cremation and Burial from 4-7pm. Graveside service will take place at 10am November 20th, 2024, at Mount Hope Cemetery.
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On Sunday, October 20, 2024, our beloved Derryl Williams Sr. bid farewell, surrounded by family and friends. He was a loving father, devoted husband, honored brother, and a steadfast friend to all who knew him.
Born on September 2, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, Derryl’s life was driven by purpose, humor, and an undying love for his community and family. A graduate of Dominguez High School, Derryl’s youth was filled with sports and camaraderie. Baseball was his true love, and he honed his skills alongside legends like Darryl Strawberry, Eric Davis, Ozzie Smith, Eddie Murray, and Darryl “Doc” Gooden. Although he was offered the chance to play professionally with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he turned down the opportunity out of respect for his parents’ wishes, carrying his love for the game throughout his life.
In 1976, Derryl married Cheryl Lynn Peavy, a union that would bless them with three children: twins Derryl Williams Jr. and Cheryl Williams, and their youngest daughter, Evrin Renae Peavy. Derryl’s professional life was marked by a deep commitment to excellence and integrity. His career spanned several esteemed organizations, including General Dynamics, SAIC, TRW, and Northrop Grumman, where he dedicated years of service before retiring. Derryl’s contributions to his community were profound and enduring. As President of the Webster Neighborhood Council, he championed the vision of a community that balanced single-family living with light industrial growth. His leadership led to the approval of San Diego’s most successful Maintenance Assessment District, which continues to benefit the community to this day.
Derryl is survived by his beloved wife Cheryl Peavy-Williams, children; Derryl Williams Jr., Cheryl Goodrich and her husband Brett Goodrich, and Evrin Peavy, daughter Damia Johnson and her husband Daniel Johnson Sr., grandsons; Daniel Johnson Jr. and Darius Johnson, brother Dennis Williams, aunts, and a large extended family of cousins, friends, coworkers, and community colleagues.
Derryl’s life was as vibrant and dynamic as his spirit. He had a gift for making others laugh and was always the first to lend a hand or offer encouragement. His memory will continue to inspire and guide us, reminding us of the power of a life lived fully, with integrity, love, and laughter.
