Derek Erwin

June 18, 1971 - March 12, 2008
Derek Erwin

Derek D. Erwin, 36, of East Flat Rock, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greenville, Co., SC, he was the son of Wanda Erwin Elliott of East Flat Rock and the late Frank Wallace Erwin.

He was a graduate of Reynolds High School in Fairview and employed by Henderson County Solid Waste Department. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a wonderful father to his son.

He is survived by his loving family, his son, Christopher Erwin of the home; his mother and stepfather, Wanda and Bill Elliott of East Flat Rock; two brothers, Kevin Erwin of Asheville and Erik Erwin of Las Vegas, NV; and two nephews, Nick and Noah Erwin of Asheville.

The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 PM Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Shuler Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow immediately at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. At other times, the family will be at the home of Wanda and Bill Elliott.


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  • March 14, 2008
    Cliff Eubanks says:
    GOD BLESS IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

  • March 12, 2008
    Jennifer Cook says:
    Derek worked and volunteered at the Henderson County Family YMCA for several years. He was such a joy to have around. He will surely be missed.

  • March 12, 2008
    Betty Brevard says:
    Many hearts are saddened by the loss of Derek. He always had a smile, loved life and had a heart of gold. I worked with him at the Y and talked with him many times. Chris was his world, each time we talked he would tell me about his latest achievements. He was a great father and so proud of his son. Deepest sympathy.

  • March 13, 2008
    Kim says:
    I knew Derek from Subway which he visited quite frequently. This is a horrible and very unexpected thing to hear about. He was such a wonderful and kind person.

  • March 14, 2008
    Susan Justice says:
    I met Derek at Eckerd's where I worked and remember the first time he and Tammy showed Christopher to me. That smile never left Derek's face when he spoke of Christopher all of these years later. I pray for strength for Christopher and the family. Derek was a good guy and will be missed and remembered by everybody who knew him.