ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DERBINS, WILLIAM H. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The St. Tammany News, St. Tammany, La.

Posted: Friday, April 13, 2012 

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DERBINS, WILLIAM H.

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William H. Derbins, 87, of Mandeville passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. 

He was born in New Orleans, the son of the late Arthur Derbins and Charlotte 
Wooley Derbins. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, 
Lila Virginia Carnes; his brother, Arthur Derbins, Jr., and his sister Patricia 
Ann Schulingkamp. 
He is survived by his four children, William L. Derbins (Martha Ebrecht), 
Dennis Derbins ( Diane Derbins),Cliff Derbins (Sharon Murphy); Patricia Derbins 
Staffeld and (Christopher Staffeld); five grandchildren, Peter Derbins (Katie), 
Philip, Pamela, Erin and Christine and two step grandchildren Ryan and Rachel 
Staffeld. 

Bill served as a pilot in the U. S. Naval Air Corps during World War II. In 
1948, he graduated from LSU where he met his wife. He then began his career at 
the Times Picayune Publishing Co. He later moved to the pharmaceutical 
industry, holding sales and marketing management positions leading to Marketing 
Vice President at Warner Lambert. He also served as Marketing Vice President 
for Parker Pen Company in Janesville, Wis. 
In the 1970’s, he moved back to New Orleans and started an advertising 
business, which he operated until his retirement in 1987. 

Bill was best known as a gifted, highly creative painter and sculptor. In his 
retirement he was active in the local arts and taught painting classes for over 
20 years. He was an early supporter of the National D-Day Museum in New 
Orleans. He was active in S.C.O. R. E., a community service organization 
dedicated to helping people get started in business.

A private memorial service will be held by the family. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Have a Heart thru Art, 18240 
Rosealie Lane, Covington, LA.

Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral Home of Covington.

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