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Derek Davidson Obituary
July 10, 1987 - Feb. 17, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Derek B. (D-Boy) Davidson of South Bend, IN, passed on February 17, 2017 in Warsaw, IN. Derek was born on July 10, 1987 in South Bend to Patricia Ann Miller and Raymond Davidson, Jr.
Derek was a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana. He attended Clay High School. He was employed by Flexaust Manufacturing Company as an assembler, in Warsaw, IN.
Those left to cherish his memory are fiancee Shawntal Shepard of Warsaw; son, Derek Davidson Jr., South Bend; daughter, Lakia Davidson of South Bend; mother, Patricia Miller of South Bend; sisters, Yolanda Davidson of Indianapolis, IN; Yvonda Davidson, LaShaunda Davidson, Kaylynn Davidson, Kanysha Harden; Syreeta Hyde of South Bend; brothers, DeShawn Davidson of South Bend; Keith Ivory of Ft. Wayne, IN; maternal grandparents, Willie and Geraldine Hastings of South Bend; aunts, Yolanda Miller, Demetress (Joe) Davis, both of South Bend; Sharon Floyd of Toledo, OH; uncles, Stanley (Jean) Miller of Aurora, CO; Vincent (Wendy) Davidson, Dwight (Patricia) Manns of Dallas, TX; Daniel (Dora) Manns of South Bend; and a host of great-aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Derek was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Davidson; paternal grandparents, Norman and Doris Brazier; maternal grandparents, Ida Mae Rucker and Willie and Inobia Baker; aunts Debra Miller and Darlene Sims; uncle, Gene Floyd; brother, Delvon Davidson; and sister, Kenya Ellis.
Funeral services for Derek will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Palmer Funeral Homes-West Chapel, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628. Pastor Keith Witherspoon will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, February 24, prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be donated to the Davidson Family c/o Palmer Funeral Home, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628.
Online condolences may be left for the Davidson family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Geneva Bayne
April 15, 2017
Derek is very missed in Warsaw.God needed a good man with him, Shawntall misses you so much
Robin Harden
February 24, 2017
A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands at rest,God broke our hearts to show us,He Only Takes the Best.My prayers are with you Pat,Family and friends.
Jennifer Bakeman
February 24, 2017
My heart is truly broken! Although I did not personally know Derek, I know his Mom (Pat). I send my thoughts, prayers, and love at this difficult time.
Lennie STEWART
February 23, 2017
RIPARADIISE, YOU WILL BE MISSED. YOU'RE ONE OF GOD ANGEL. YOU'RE THAT PIECE OF THE PUZZLE THAT WAS NEEDED.
Ida Abrajan
February 22, 2017
RIH My condolence to all the family from mine .
February 22, 2017
To the Davidson family, I would like to express my heartfelt condolonces on the loss of your son/brother. My heart is heavy on his passing my thoughts are with his mom, siblings, kids, family, mothers of his kids & friends. May God continue to be the strength that his family needs to get thru this tragic loss. Rest on Derek take you rest we love you but God love you best. Spread your wings in fly high. Mrs. Lennie R. Stewart
SanJuana Tijerina and Kids
February 22, 2017
My prayers go out to everyone in the family.
Rener
February 22, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to family from florida
Lakisha O
February 22, 2017
Praying for healing for the Davidson family.....
Lakisha O.
February 22, 2017
Will miss you my childhood friend .....
Elder John Miller
February 22, 2017
My condolences to your family.
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