MURPHYSBORO, Howard "Boop" Derossett, 79, of Murphysboro, passed away at 7:15 P.M. Sunday, May 29, 2011, at his home in Murphysboro, IL. Howard was born March 23, 1932 in Murphysboro, Illinois the son of Josh Derossett and Ida (Bitner) Derossett. Howard married Anna Mae Downen on October 15, 1955 at the Cora Presbyterian Church, Cora, IL. He was a retired partner from J.T. Blankinship, Murphysboro. Howard was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member and a former elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Murphysboro. He was a member of the Paul Stout American Legion Post #127, Murphysboro, the Murphysboro Elks and a former police and fire commissioner in Murphysboro. Howard is survived his wife, Anna Mae Derossett of Murphysboro; daughter, Anne (Allen) Crosby of Memphis, TN; granddaughter, Molly Kate Crosby; two sisters, Violet "Toots" Glodo of Murphysboro and Sally Zimmer of Carbondale, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his Parents; two sister; and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro with Rev. Charles Walden officiating. Burial will follow at the Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Murphysboro on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm and on Thursday from 9 to 10 am. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Murphysboro. Funeral is under auspices of Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava. To sign the guest book online visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net.