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Derek Box Obituary

Box, Derek Alan Of Plano, TX passed on 5/8/10 in Honolulu, Hawaii, born July 16, 1989. He was a United States Marine, loving son, brother, grandson and friend. Survived by mother Angelia; father David; sister Hailey; grandparents Bill and Ellen Pithan; grandfather Carl Box. Visitation Monday May 17 at Restland Funeral Home 6-8 pm. Service May 18 at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel. He was loved by so many and will be truly missed by all that shared in his life.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on May 15, 2010.

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TINA CURTIS

May 22, 2010

TO ANGIE & FAMILY
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
LOVE YA AND STAY STRONG
TINA CURTIS

Stephen Silvestre

May 18, 2010

Derek was my best friend, and one of the most admirable people I have ever met. I miss him more every day. He will be remembered forever.

Mike & Sue Humphries

May 18, 2010

To Carl & family
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Sandra Roberts

May 18, 2010

To the Box family, my most heartfelt condolences to your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

May 18, 2010

Angie & family, Bill and Ellen...so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Sue Burmeister (LN)

Ann Fleet

May 17, 2010

To the Box family, we are so sorry for your loss - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Ann Fleet (McKinney, Tx)

Beth Christian

May 17, 2010

Angie and the family,
I wasn't fortunate enough to know Derek but just to know he was serving his country and was your loving son is enough to pass along heartfelt sorrow. He has made it to heaven ahead of us! God Bless you and your family. We are praying for your strength and peace.

Aunt Evelyn (Ocala, FL)

Kurt Ernst

May 17, 2010

Angie and family, I am truly sorry for your loss, you should be so proud, Derek was a very brave young man for supporting our military, my respect goes out to him and my prayers go out to you and your family, may god look in your your family..Kurt Ernst (Lost Nation,IA)

Timothy Mullins

May 17, 2010

Angie and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a very brave young man for serving in the Miltary during this time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Shelby Santangelo

May 17, 2010

Angie and family, my sincere sympathy for your loss. We appreciate his service to our country. I hope your best memories will be a comfort to you during this difficult time.

Audra Campbell

May 15, 2010

To the Box Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Derek was a wonderful person and will truly be missed.

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