William J. Derrickson, 84 HARRINGTON - William J. Derrickson, of Harrington, died Feb. 7, 2010, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was 84. He was born in Harrington, to the late Edith and William J. Derrickson. Mr. Derrickson served his country proudly in the Air Force, working with radar in the communications field. He worked for General Foods in Chocolate Supply for over 30 years. Mr. Derrickson enjoyed going to the horse races to watch the horses run. He also loved growing a vegetable garden every year sharing the bounty with various friends. Mr. Derrickson was a very kind, easy going man who enjoyed talking to people. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Derrickson; son, Michael William Derrickson; brothers, Thomas Derrickson, and Robert "Bobby" Derrickson; and a sister, Doris Donovan. He is survived by his son, Allan F. Derrickson of Harrington; sister, Lucille Stubbs of Dover; and cousin, "Dickie" Sammons of Harrington. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, in Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, where a visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery.