Background
Derrick, Homer was born on December 10, 1906 in Lexington, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edwin Paris and Mamie Eva (Hughes) Derrick.
Derrick, Homer was born on December 10, 1906 in Lexington, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edwin Paris and Mamie Eva (Hughes) Derrick.
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, 1928.
Vice president, South Carolina. National Bank, Columbia and Greenville, 1926-1950;
president, Carolina National Bank, Easley and Pendleton, South Carolina., 1951-1954;
founding president, Great Eastern Life Insurance Companies, Greenville, 1950-1955;
founding president, Atlantic and Gulf States Insurance Company, Easley, 1955;
president, Chairman of the Board, First National Bank Lexington, Virginia, 1955-1973;
partner, Rickson Associations, Lexington, since 1987. Chairman advisory board Finance General Bankshares Corporation, Washington, 1966-1967.
President, board directors Finance International Corporation, Washington, 1968-1970. Chairman, Board Of Directors First Eastern Securities Corporation.
Member English Speaking Union, Lexington Country Club (1st president).
Married Mabel Ellison Beckham, 1924. Children: Homer Junior, Jeanne Derrick Morris, Betsy Derrick Calvo.
