Photo courtesy of Davidson Funeral Home - Lexington
Lexington, North Carolina
Aug 16, 1990 – Feb 17, 2019
Derek Benton Maner, age 28, of Raleigh passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in the arms of his loving wife at Duke University Medical Center after a five year war with cancer.
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Read MoreSo sorry to hear of the loss of your love you. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.
February 26, 2019
I knew Derek from elementary school thru High School. He was friends with my son and I worked at Morgan and East. He was a good friend and a good Christian. I enjoyed watching him grow from a little boy to a fine young man, he will be missed but God has gained another soul to watch down on us.
Debi Meredith
February 23, 2019 | SALISBURY, NC
I was so Blessed to be Derek's father. I cherish every moment I ever spent with him. I watched him suffer greatly the last 5 years, but never complained. Instead he chose to live life to the fullest. He was an inspiration to all that knew him and will be for me until my last breath. My son may your Halo glow as bright as your eyes did and your jolly laugh ring out in Heaven like a trumpet of joy. May your beautiful smile be the first ray of early morning sunshine. Love forever.......
Randy Maner
February 22, 2019 | Jackson Springs, NC | Father
I didnt have the honor of knowing this young man but I followed his 5 yr journey on FB. I never missed a post. He was definitely a fighter. It amazed me the attitude and zest for life he still had knowing he had cancer. I pray for strength and peace for you all during this hard time.
April Dean
February 21, 2019 | Mooresville, NC | Acquaintance
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Catherine Cain
February 21, 2019 | NC | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Derek Goral
February 21, 2019 | Winder, GA | Coworker
Derek set a standard for humanity. He was always, always smiling...even on really long, hard days during his ongoing treatment. Derek impacted me and my son with his positive approach to life. Carrie and Derek personified the meaning of unconditional love. Carrie know my love is with you and the family.
Sandra Messer
February 20, 2019 | Asheville, NC | Friend
My heartfelt condolences go out to you Carrie and the Maner family.
Patty Carter
February 20, 2019 | Asheville, NC
When I first met Derek, he was a young boy. I remember his beautiful blonde hair, and him always having a smile that was contagious on his face. Looking at his pictures through this journey, he has kept that same smile from his childhood.
I pray that right now you all find peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering, and that he has been an inspiration to so many others fighting a similar fight.
May God wrap you in His grace during this difficult time.
R.I.P.
February 20, 2019