What is your first memory of Derrick? Share a favorite memory you have of Derrick. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Derrick. Describe a time when Derrick made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Derrick? Talk about a shared experience you had with Derrick. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Derrick. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Derrick. What is something you learned from Derrick?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Derrick Vinson Smith

Obituary

Guest Book

Derrick Smith Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 4, 2008.

SMITH, Derrick Vinson, age 21, of Enon, Va., died on Saturday, November 1, 2008. He was born in Fresno, Calif. Derrick was a loving husband and father, and worked with the Mazda remanufacturing plant as a head line technician. He was a decorated rider in AMA cross country, and a former state champion in the 250cc class. Derrick was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his loving wife, Erica Ellis; son, Cole Smith; parents, Vincent and Denise Smith, all of Enon; a sister, Jennifer Shepherd and husband, Jeremy, of Prince George, Va.; a brother, Sean Smith of Enon; a nephew, Aidan Shepherd of Prince George; and numerous other family and friends. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 1 p.m. in the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends for one hour following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions are made to the Cole Smith Scholarship Fund in care of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 West Hundred Rd., Chester, Va. 23831. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Derrick Smith's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

November 5, 2008

Jesse / Kimberly Johnson / Sprouse posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2008

Michael Friedhaber posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2008

Kimberly Sprouse Johnson posted to the memorial.

10 Entries

Jesse / Kimberly Johnson / Sprouse

November 5, 2008

Derrick, I never knew you but my sister in law was the other person involved in the accident that very tragic day. I'm sorry to you for what happned as well as to your family i'ts like what someone else said on here i guess god and the heavens needed another angel and from what i hear from people what a great angel you will be i ask that you watch out for friends and family while looking through the holes in the floor of heaven and for our family as well we are not only feeling the pain of hurts from the accident we are feeling your passing as well someone once told me you dont have to really know someone to feel there loss and tell now i never knew that to be true. I certainly feel your loss as well as millions of other emotions its hard for me to express. I'm so sorry it had to be this way if i could turn back time i would. As another also said this is not goodbye Yet "see you later bro" we will all be together again maybe not tommorow maybe not next week but very soon. To the family of Mr Derrick V Smith I extend my truly deepest heart felt apoligies on what happened that tragic morning and for the hurt you are feeling and to come. We all should listen to our creator and know that the pain will come to pass the mourning will fall short we will go on however there will allways be that void we will long to fill but never will be able to. And with that i leave you all Farewell my fallen friend Farewell.

Michael Friedhaber

November 4, 2008

Derrick i miss you bro i still cant believe what happened man. i know your in a better place now watching over us and keeping us out of trouble.thanks for all the good times and laughs especially at the last bodatious.YOU WANNA SEE SECOND GEAR!! I will see you soon man and dont be doing nothing up there that i wouldnt do. rip buddy

Kimberly Sprouse Johnson

November 4, 2008

I wanted to give my condolences to Derrick's family. I am one of Ashley's many sisters. She was driving the Diamante that was involved in the crash. She's torn up over Derrick's tragic death and the pain his family is going through. She wants the family to know her thoughts and prayers are with them. Ashley is in serious condition but will recover. Our family is praying for yours. God Bless you all.

Valerie Wilkerson

November 4, 2008

Vince & Denise,
I am truly sorry for the loss you and your family feel right now. No words can ease the pain though I wish there was. I will be praying for you all. Just hold on to one another with all your might!

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Wendy Smith

November 4, 2008

Denise and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Let your faith in God bring you comfort.
Love, Wendy (DSCR)

Adam Lee Clarke

November 4, 2008

We will never forget you Derrick, they way you made all of us laugh and the great memories that we have of you. And we know that you will always be here with us by or side. Maybe not in present, but in our hearts and in our thoughts. We will miss you greatly and only if we could go back in time. But we can't do that.So this is not a "goodbye", but only a "see you later." Because one day we will see you again. And what a great day that will be.

kim valentino

November 4, 2008

we love derrick and have had some good laughs with him in our lives. he will be sorely missed and loved forever. love you derrick.

Teresa McNeilly

November 4, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

sherri clarke

November 4, 2008

Mr and Mrs Smith:
your son touched alot of peoples lives. i really didn't know Derrick, but my son Adam did.Yesterday he told me of your loss and and spoke highly of Derrick and how much he will miss him as well as all of Derricks friends. I know how hard this will be but God will see the family through this.
God Bless all of you in the time of need.

Heather

November 4, 2008

derrick you were a great friend, and an amazing father. I'll never forget going on double dates with you and erica when we were pregnant and having us both have "afternoon" sickness at olive garden. I can't believe you're gone and I feel blessed to have known you and talked to you last week. You will live on through your loved ones and Cole. we are devistated but I guess God needed another angel. I know you're looking down on all of us. We miss you.

Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results