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.
Derry, Paul X. was born on September 28, 1930 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of William Greg and Gladys Lorena (Bryan) Derry.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Omaha, 1961.
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.
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).
Married Donalee Jacobs, August 8, 1953 (divorced 1988). Children: Paul Francis, Laura Lee.