Dereck Lee Courtney

Dereck Lee Courtney, 55, of Midland, Texas was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandpa. He was born on March 11, 1971 in Andrews, Texas to Stella Larue Kidd and Lee Eugene Courtney. Dereck passed away on September 29, 2026.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 4-8pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch funeral home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

From a young age, he was naturally athletic and loved fishing, later finding his true passion in working on cars, riding his motorcycle and racing on the dirt track. Quiet, incredibly smart, and warm-hearted, he often showed his love through his actions. He cared deeply for his siblings and was someone they could always depend on. He found the love of his life in Stacy Huffman, and together they were blessed with two children, Karli and Dillon, who meant the world to him.

Dereck was big into family time and spending time at the lake and racetracks. Dereck was the type of man who would give the shirt off of his back for anyone in need. He spent many years working in the oilfield industry and truly loved his coworkers and teaching and taking care of his crews.

Dereck is survived by his wife Stacy Courtney, daughter Karli Wilkerson and husband Ryan Wilkerson, son Dillon Courtney and wife Tera Courtney, siblings Kay Courtney, Karla Browne, Dolan Courtney, Misti Connally and husband Derek Connally, Dusty Courtney and wife Shawnda Courtney, three biological grandkids, Kayden Cacy, Korbin Cacy, and Bentlee Courtney, bonus grandkids Mathias Wilkerson, Aria Wilkerson, Tallyn Elliott, and Karli Elliot.
He was preceded in death by mother Stella Larue Kidd, and father Lee Eugene Courtney.

Pallbearers will be Dillon Courtney, Ryan Wilkerson, Kayden Cacy, Rusty Moorefield, Gaidge Moorefield, David Browne, Chris Browne, and Bradley Courtney. Honorary pallbearers will be Korbin Cacy, Bentlee Courtney, Brandon Courtney, Dolan Courtney, Branson Courtney, Deven Browne, Dayne Browne, Buddy Huffman, and Anthony Martinez.

The family would like to express their gratitude to his many family, friends, and coworkers for their love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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