Rev. Dr. Herman L. Dericho, Sr.

To view the service via YouTube please use the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0oE_nd2Pc8 In Lieu of Flowers please make a Donation to the H. L. Dericho Foundation, Inc. Ways to Donate (Check) Make Checks payable to: H.L. Dericho Foundation, Inc. Hand deliver or mail checks to: H.L. Dericho Foundation, Inc. 927 S. Central Avenue Apopka, FI 32703 Donate Electronically (PayPal) www.paypal.com or Paypal.me/HLDerichofoundation or search paypal HLDerichoFoundation@gmail.com ALL MONIES WILL BE EARMARKED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION. EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS! HIS LIFE The Reverend Doctor Herman Lee Dericho, Sr., was born November 27, 1934, to the late Florzellia Roseberry and the late Nathaniel Dericho in Montgomery, Alabama. His family worshiped at Kingdom Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where he was baptized at the age of 12 years old. His primary and early years were spent in Alabama. Reverend Dr. Dericho left home in September of 1950 at the age of 16 and moved to Apopka, Florida, to live with his cousin and her family. He enrolled in Hungerford High School for a brief period of time. Wanting to assist his cousin financially, he unselfishly left school to work. In 1950, Herman Lee Dericho met Mary Lee Brown and on June 20, 1953 they became one in Holy Matrimony. Out of this union 5 children were born, Shirley, Marvin, Herman, Jr., Bobby, and Terrance. HIS LEGACY Reverend Dr. Dericho connected with New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Apopka, under the leadership of Reverend L.W. Williams at that time. This was where he found his spiritual connection. He fondly remembers his first Sunday School teacher, Sister Janie Holston, who helped to also mold him in the Word of God. Feeling a strong desire to serve as a mentor to his family and the community, Reverend Dr. Dericho was motivated to go back to school and earned his GED from Jones High School and later enrolled in Johnson Junior College (currently Lake Sumter College) in Leesburg, Florida. Fulfilling his ultimate goals, in 1995, he graduated with a business degree from Morehouse College, LTC in Atlanta, Georgia and received his Doctor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian University in Jacksonville, Florida in 2015. It was the unfortunate death of his daughter in 1955 that he promised the Lord that he would follow Him and preach His Word. In 1955, he was elected chairman of the building fund. He devoted his time & service to building the new church. He kept that commitment by serving as a Sunday school teacher in 1956; and serving as chairman of the Trustee Board in 1957. He was ordained in the Gospel ministry in 1959 under the leadership of Reverend J.M. Bing. Reverend Dr. Dericho became the Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in 1963 and was installed by Reverend J. M. Bing. In 1964-65, Rev. Dr. Dericho added a new addition to the church & in 1971, it was completed. It included two study rooms, a lounge, new dining room, kitchen, & two bathrooms were the additions made by Rev. Dr. Dericho. He had many talented skills including entrepreneurship that led him to start a concrete masonry business named Tri-D Concrete Masonry & Construction Company. Reverend Dr. Dericho has been instrumental in building many edifices in the Apopka and Central Florida communities. Rev. Dr. Dericho was a member of the First South Florida Missionary Baptist District Association where he served as Financial Secretary for 40 years before stepping down. He was the Chairman of Finance for Congress #1 for many years. Having actively participated in civic and religious activities in Orange County over many years, he was past president of the Apopka Chapter of the NAACP. He was instrumental in New Hope and other churches in Apopka using their space as classrooms for the Apopka Head Start program. Reverend Dr. Dericho had a love for youth education, and he wanted all children to advance to higher education after high school. In 1990, Rev. Dr. Dericho established the 1st Scholarship for deserving students. In 2006, A tutoring program was created to help students pass mandated standardized tests. In 2017, The H.L. Dericho foundation was incorporated. On Jan 24, 2020, The H.L. Dericho Educational Wing was established. During Easter, Reverend Dericho would always portray Jesus in the Passion of Christ. For Christmas he would help the youth decorate a float and would make sure the church participated in the Apopka Christmas Parade, as he pulled the float with his truck each year. On August 4, 2019, The Apopka Sports Hall of Fame awarded Reverend Dr. Dericho Pastor of the Year. In 2022, St. Paul A.M.E. Church recognized him for his dedication and pastorship to the New Hope Baptist Church and the Apopka Community. Reverend Dr. Dericho was a member of the South Apopka Ministerial Alliance and was one of the founders and organizers of Apopka Seniors on the Move, Apopka, Florida. He was also a member of Davis Lodge #47, under the leadership of Bro. Eddie Hughley, Worshipful Master, Apopka, Florida. During the years of service, he not only served the church, but the community as well. Reverend Dr. Dericho has married many couples, baptized many, ordained ministers, installed pastors, and counseled many during his 60 years in ministry. Because of Reverend Dr. Dericho’s vision New Hope Missionary Baptist Church has been improving & advancing to higher heights. During his spare time, he loved spending time with his wife and family. He had a love for fishing and always stayed up to date on the latest technology. His favorite Hymn: Hymn #454, “A Charge to Keep I have!" HIS LOVE Rev. Dr. Dericho was preceded in death by his parents, Florzellia Roseberry and Nathaniel Dericho; his daughter, Shirley Dericho; Son, Bobby Dericho; wife, Mary Lee Dericho; Sons in the Ministry, Rev. Solomon Neal and Reverend Bennie Byrd. He leaves to cherish his memories: a Loving and Devoted WIFE, Sis. Nettie L. Dericho; four SONS, Marvin Dericho, Herman “Shine” Dericho, Jr., Terrance Dericho, Sr. (Shelly), Orlando, Florida and C. Joseph, Apopka, Florida; DAUGHTER, A.M., Apopka, Florida; DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, Evelyn Dericho, Orlando, Florida; GRANDCHILDREN, TeQurite S. Dericho, Kartrea Dericho-Williams (Chris), Arden Neal, Rashonda Dericho-Musawwir (Bari), Charcia Dericho (Abre), Tasnan Dericho, Quantary Bridges, Latoya Anderson, Darius Dericho, Brandon Dericho, Tara Dericho, Makisha Dericho, Gina Dericho, Sherreal Dericho, Ciara Dericho-McNeal (Jacquez), Terrance Dericho, Jr. (J’ana); BROTHERS-IN-LAW, Lucius Monroe (Lola), Perry Hills, Maryland, Charles Williams (Annie), Jacksonville, Florida; SISTERS-IN-LAW, Arreta McKenzie, Apopka, Florida, and Rosemary Winzor (Samuel), Guyton, Georgia; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends. SONS IN THE MINISTRY: Rev. Alexander H. Smith (Linda) Apopka, Florida Pastor Joseph Johnson (Priscilla), Atlanta, Georgia SERVED UNDER HIS PASTORSHIP: Pastor Bruce W. Kinchens (Gwendolyn), Mt. Dora, Florida; Reverend Homer Pew, Jr. (Virginia), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Minister Gregory Holt (Phyllis) GRANDSONS IN THE MINISTRY: Pastor Delwynn G. Williams (Susan), Panama City, Florida, and Pastor Timothy L.Ford (Cassandra), Apopka, Florida SPECIAL DAUGHTERS: Monique R. Morris, Mary Estiven, Linda C. Smith. .

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Rev. Dr. Herman L. Dericho, Sr.

November 27, 1934 - October 2, 2023