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Obituary for Dereald Millsap

Obituary for Dereald Millsap
  • PublishedJanuary 5, 2026


 

Graveside services for Dereald Lynn Millsap, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Greenview Cemetery with Bro. Robert Burns officiating. Pallbearers will be Harrell Hettich, James Hettich, Larry Millsap, Tim Boney, Teddy Jennings, Rick Jennings, Greyson Pruitt and Nathan Pruitt. There will be no formal visitation. Dereald was born on December 22, 1956 in Sulphur Springs the son of Johnnie Murreald Millsap and Frankie L. Potts Millsap. Dereald was a 1975 graduate of North Garland High School. He worked for Texas Instruments and then became a commercial truck driver for Roadway Express where he retired. Dereald was a collector of antique cars and parts. His dream was to one day build a shop to work on antique cars. He loved his family very much. He is survived by one brother, Cletis M. Millsap of Sulphur Springs, sisters, Sherry Millsap of Rowlett, Barbara Potts and husband Tim of Sulphur Springs and many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Kathie Millsap and Shelia Millsap. Memorials may be made to the Greenview Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 1504, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com

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Chloe Kopal

Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.