Derrell Gilbert Surface, 84, went to be with the Lord October 14, 2020.  He was born in Houston, Texas on May 29, 1936 to Milford and Margurite (Schmeik)  Surface.

He is preceded in death by his first wife; Mary Surface, his second wife; Jan Surface and two grandsons; Jason Wright and Jason Estep, two brothers; Mel Surface and Robert Surface, two sisters; Anna Lee Long and Ethel Marie Corbett.

He is survived by his daughters; Sherolyn King and her husband Charles of Livingston, Texas,  Leah Hester and her husband Larry of Waxahachie, Texas, Donna Tucker Wright of Livingston, Texas and sons Jimmy Surface of Livingston, Texas, Richard Deane Surface and his wife Karen of Roseville, California, David Tucker of Livingston, Texas, Paul Tucker and his wife Donna of Livingston, Texas and Phillip Tucker and his wife Angela of Livingston, Texas, thirty-eight grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandson, one brother; Clarence Surface and his wife Samona, a sister-in-law; Linda Surface along with numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held Saturday, October 17 at Waxahachie Funeral Home, 1201 Hwy. 287 By-Pass Waxahachie, Texas 75165.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2:00 O'clock in the afternoon at Life Church, 620 Hwy 67 Midlothian, Texas 76065. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Hester, Mandy Pathak, and Deane Surface.

Interment will follow at Keene Cemetery, 301 Pioneer Drive, in Keene, Texas 76059.

Pallbearers; Eric Williams, Lyndon Williams, Craig Williams, Jared Bass, Nathan Smith and Shomik Pathak.

How can we begin to describe Rev Derrell Surface our father?

A man of elite character who gave his entire life fully to God and his work.

He was a wonderful musician, singer and songwriter.

He knew the presence of God.

He loved people and he pastored numerous churches throughout his life, including 38 years of ministry to the Native American Indians.

Our dad preached God's Word even in the pandemic. His computer became his pulpit.

People he never met learned to love him and look forward to hearing what he had to share from God.

He was a mentor to many.

He began preaching in his mid-teens and he took his first pastorate before the age of 20.

Our father was a prayer warrior. He knew what it meant to pray without ceasing.

He had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed teasing.. Sometimes he did not even know the person, but they often became his friend.  .

He loved his family dearly. He was a wonderful Dad, Husband, and Grandpa.

We will miss his smiling eyes, his warm hugs, and his kind and loving spirit.

We honor him today with our love.

Thank you for the legacy you leave us.

We will forever be grateful and will always remember your faithfulness to our heavenly Father and showed us the way.

Brother Surface our dad was never a prideful person but he is being honored in the presence of God today.