Graveside funeral services for Derek Conway will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Bullock Cemetery. Mr. Conway, age 42, passed away from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Meridian. Rev. Allen Ingram will officiate.

Wade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Derek Brandon Conway was born on December 31, 1978, in Hattiesburg to James Carrol Conway and Deborah Kay Rawls Conway. Mr. Conway was formerly employed in the construction business.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Houston and Lena Rawls and James and Grace Conway; and 2 uncles, Joe Rawls and Mike Rawls.

Survivors include his mother, Deborah Rawls Bishop of Hattiesburg; father, James Conway of Richton; step-father, James Pipkin, Sr, of Hattiesburg; 1 son, Nathan Conway (Neely) of Wiggins; 1 grandson, Canton Conway; 1 brother, Andy Pipkin of Hattiesburg; 1 step-sister, Misty Sketo of Richton; and 1 step-brother, Brian Sketo of Richton; as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, November 15, 2021 from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at Wade Funeral Home.