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Derek Barringer Obituary
Derek was a laid back, fun-loving person, who could always keep everyone laughing. He was the life of the party and had lots of friends. He enjoyed road trips and fishing and was a big Texas Longhorns and Cowboys fan. His kids were his pride and joy and he was crazy about them.
Derek is survived by his mother and step-father: Debra and Chuck Hayes of Odessa; father: Larry ""Woody"" Harrelson of Odessa; one daughter: Taylor Grace Barringer of Denton, NC and Taylor's mother: Laura Brookshire of Odessa; one son: Dax Skot Barringer and Dax's mother: Randa Mathis, both of Odessa; grandfather and step-grandmother: Walter and Joyce Stice of Midlothian; grandmother and step-grandfather: John and Linda Penner of Valley View; two brothers: Jason Barringer of Silver Valley, NC and step-brother: Henry John Hayes of Winston Salem, NC; step-sister: Nicole Melinda Hayes of Winston Salem, NC; and a favorite uncle: Gary Harrelson of Odessa.
Family visitation at Acres West Funeral Chapel will be on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Friday, October 28, 2011, at Terrace Hills Baptist Church, officiated by Scottie Stice and Donnie Reeves. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences to the family may be sent online at acreswestfuneral.com.
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Laura Barringer
November 9, 2011
My love, my best friend, my ride to die, my daughters dad. my world was shattared the day I got the phone call. Derek, I love you and not a min of the day goes by that Im not thinking of you. I know ill see you soon! until then, please keep an eye on me. I need it now more than ever.
Jonathan Gutierrez
November 5, 2011
Derek my very best friend. I could never pick between you and richard but only a true god could bless me with friends like yall I will never forget what yall have sacrificed for me someone you have considered one of your two best friends.were togethet till the end friend.
Leandra Heard
October 31, 2011
So Young,I PRAY for your Healing, I Ache for your loss.
October 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It is so sad to lose someone so young. A mother should never have to bury her child.
Sondra Walters (Odessa, Texas)
Twila Robinson
October 27, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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