of Little Rock, AR

September 5, 1951 - December 22, 2022

Allen Eugene Derby, 71, of Little Rock, AR, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. Before moving to Little Rock, he lived in Sioux City and Onawa, Iowa.

Allen was a welder and worked for Gateway and Blackbird Casino in Onawa. He was a singer and a guitar player and jammed at the Senior Centers and the nursing homes. He played and loved sports all his life. He enjoyed and loved his family, friends, and fellow musicians.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Eugene, and Mildred Derby; one son, Donald William Peterson; one granddaughter, Sami Jo Derner, and one sister-in-law Theresa Derby. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Dena Derby; a brother, Chuck Derby (Linda); six children, Barry Hodges (Marlo), Tracy McLaughlin (Jason), Misti Clingan, Brett Derby, Charles Derby (Tara), and Danielle Myers; 27 grandchildren,
10 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; one brother-in-law, Ted Hayden (Pat); one sister-in-law, Sherri Simpson (Terry), also other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be planned by the family at a later time.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com