Aubrey Derricotte

Aubrey Derricotte, (August 1939 - August 2023), age 84, died on August 22, 2023. Aubrey grew up with his parents. He was the oldest of his five (5) brothers, and two (2) sisters. As a youth and into his adulthood, he enjoyed playing baseball, as well as listening and dancing to country music. His friends and family loved telling him funny stories just to hear his hearty laughter and see his infectious smile. On numerous occasions, he enjoyed going on weekly outings and taking vacations with family and friends. While in school, Aubrey enjoyed the experience of working on a variety of different building projects. After school, he entered into an apprenticeship program, in Washington DC, which expanded his knowledge about building and further enhanced his ability to read complex blueprints. With that knowledge and experience, he used his skills to assist with the construction of many renowned landscaped monument buildings in Washington DC such as the National Gallery of Arts, the Kennedy Center, the Watergate Complex as well as supervising the building of a number of high-rise hotels in Arlington, VA. Later on, he decided to expand his knowledge and became an independent General Contractor. This new phase of his life opened up opportunities to build new subdivisions for major developers in his surrounding area. While doing this, he continued to expand his building projects on a local level. As he continued to expand his business, additional opportunities opened for him to assist with working on the initial building and renovation of Halls in Crownsville Maryland, Richmond, Thornburg and Alexandria Virginia. Often times, he would travel over northern and southern Virginia and close to Tennessee border, to assist with quick building projects. On a local level, he would assist with building / renovating projects in Virginia areas including Ruther Glen, Springfield, Woodbridge, Alexandria, Reston and Sterling. Even though Aubrey loved building, he was most passionate about helping people to know about his Creator, Jehovah God. (1Cor 15:58) That is why, in 1962, Aubrey symbolized his dedication and eventually served as a continuous full-time minister. Later on, he expanded his ministry and became a regular full-time minister for over 15 years. While enjoying his youth and assisting the local congregations of Jehovah’s Witness to become closer to his Creator, he was appointed as an elder. The first elder school he attended for training was in 1972, at Bethel, in Brooklyn New York. Since then, he would continue to attend numerous schools for training elders. The training he received assisted him to continue to serve as an elder from his youth until his life expired. Aubrey was preceded in death by his father and mother: Aubrey & Mary Derricotte, his brothers: Alvin Derricotte, Earl Derricotte, Harold Derricotte, his son David Derricotte and his sister Lavern Jones. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Derricotte (49 years), his two daughters: Credella Lee and Felicia (James) Hayes, his son Aubrey Derricotte, III. Two (2) Brothers: James (Linda) Derricotte and Oran Derricotte. One (1) sister: Shirley (James) Saunders, two (2) grandchildren, brother and sister in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of very close friends. The family is currently making plans for a memorial service and reception. Further details will be shared soon.

Aubrey Derricotte

August 14, 1939 - August 22, 2023