James “Jim” Terry Derigiotis, 67, of Rossville, went home to be with our almighty Father on Monday, March 6, 2023 in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 25, 1955 to the late, George & Christine Koumarelos Derigiotis, and had lived in the Detroit area for most of his life before moving to the North Georgia area in 1988. He was of the Greek Orthodox faith and also attended Grace Episcopal church for many years. He was previously employed with New York Carpet World which is now Shaw Industries as the Operational Manager for more than 40 years and then started Jaimie Transportation as Owner & Operator for several years. He was most recently employed with the United States Postal Service before retiring to spend more time with his family & friends. He was an amazing cook, loved his dogs, Bailey, Hudson, Odin and Hutch, was an unbeatable poker player and a true die-hard Detroit Lions fan. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend that will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Talley Koumarelos.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 44 years, Mary Jane Donohue Derigiotis; daughter & son-in-law, Jaimie & David Agan; son, Michael J. Cutcher; brothers, Tony Derigiotis, Ted Derigiotis and Dean Derigiotis; sisters, Nickie Derigiotis and Joyce Gortat Herbeck and numerous extended family & friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Shannon Bennett officiating. Entombment follow in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with services by Father Stavros. The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. on Thursday and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
I spent a lot of time thinking about you and talking to you today. I’ve also spent a lot of time talking about you to people that didn’t get to meet you- but you would really love; they are getting to know you through me and stories I share.
I just miss you. I miss everything about you and everything we used to do. You’re my best friend and there’s SO much I wish I could tell you or get your opinion on. I’m thankful one day I’ll see you again but my goodness, does it hurt in the meantime.
I’m going to keep loving people how you did. I’m going to keep taking care of mom. I’m going to keep watching Godfather & listening to the Rat Pack and Motown. I’m going to keep YOU present in my life. I love you Dad.
Finally got to bring your “son” by to see you. Casey came all the way from California to see you- I’m glad he did. We laughed at some of the things you used to say to us growing up & we said how much you’d love Emry and how much he would love you.
Time is supposed to help and heal and in some ways it does, but in other ways I’m still missing you just as much if not more than ever. I love you Dad… there’s so much I wish you were here for and so much I wish I could talk to you about.
It’s weird not having you here for my birthday but that didn’t stop me from having “lunch” with you today. I still had to see you somehow, I know you’re not actually here but it makes me feel close to you still. You always made my birthday special and I loved the way you always sang out “and many moooooooore” in a faux opera voice at the end of the “Happy Birthday” song. I love you Dad, and they say it gets easier but I’m still waiting for that easier part to kick in. Xoxo
Your name plate finally was installed, it’s like a little present for you today. I’ve stopped by every week to see you since you’ve left us, it’s nice to talk to you. I think i miss you more every day that passes but my people do a great job of loving me and helping me through. David and his Dad got the hot tub running, you would’ve enjoyed teasing them while they installed it. Lol God, I love you and miss you. Thank you for being the best Dad. See you again next week. ♥️
Mary Jane Derigiotis He loved you very much and always will!!❤️❤️❤️
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Shannon Bennett175w
You are so missed.
You are so very missed but your girls are doing well considering. Jaimie has been getting your messages so keep that up. It truly brings her comfort. Happy Father’s Day in heaven.
I guess it’s time to come clean that Jaimie and I are actually the ones that broke the railing 🤣🤣
But seriously- thank you for being such a cool dad. You always treated us with such love and kindness in your way. I always knew where I stood with you, even when Jaimie and I argued. You always took care of us and I know you loved the chaos and loud that filled your house when all the kids came over. Thank you for loving us no matter what. We miss you!!
Life of Jim Derigiotis
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