Background

Derry, Paul X. was born on September 28, 1930 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of William Greg and Gladys Lorena (Bryan) Derry.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Omaha, 1961.

Career

Investigator, Hooper-Holmes Bureau, Omaha, 1955-1957; investigator, Retail Credit Company, Omaha, 1957-1960; reporter/photographer, Omaha Sun Newspapers, 1960-1961; reporter/photographer, Omaha World-Herald, 1961; editor, Aerojet-General Corporation, Sacramento, 1961-1966; editor, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1966-1972; chief editor, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, since 1972. Author: Love Me--And I'll Pay You Back, 1988. Poetry public various literature magazines including The Ledge, Quick Brown Fox, The Poetry Peddler, Poetry Forum, Writer's Voice, others.

Achievements

• Paul X. Derry has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1950-1954. Member Academy American Poets, Poetry Society of America, American Film Institute, American Association Retired Persons, Optimist (board directors 1960-1961).

Interests

• Avocations: collecting political buttons, coins, stamps, Frank Sinatra memorabilia.

Connections

Married Donalee Jacobs, August 8, 1953 (divorced 1988). Children: Paul Francis, Laura Lee.

Father:

William Greg Derry

Mother:

Gladys Lorena (Bryan) Derry

Spouse:

Donalee Jacobs

child:

Laura Lee Derry

child:

Paul Francis Derry