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DEREK D DAVIS, 25, of Cordova, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born November 19, 1987 to Vickie L. Thompson and the late Dr. Edward L. Davis. He graduated from Germantown High in 2006. He received his B.A. Degree in Sociology in 2012 from Lane College. He was an employee of Federal Express and Imperial Security, Inc. He was a member of Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Derek is survived by his mother Vickie Thompson and one sister, Audrey Singleton (Kenneth), and one brother, Edward Davis, Jr., grandmother, Anna Thompson and nephew, Kaleb Ambrose. He also leaves five aunts, five uncles, several loving cousins, great-aunts and uncles and a host of friends. Visitation will be Friday, August 30 from 5-7 p.m. at 3939 Riverdale Rd. Anointed Temple of Praise. Services will be Saturday, August 31 at 12 noon at 3815 Hawkins Mill Rd., Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial following at the church.

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 28, 2013.

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MVP

August 23, 2016

Triple D you know we miss you man. Rest easy.

Diante LaRue

September 7, 2013

Man....this is hard to sign we were best friends. I mean it's difficult to still believe you're gone wherever I was you were and the other way around we traveled all over together from Nashville to Atlanta. You will always be a part of my life if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have learned to truly live and have fun and experience life. Love you man i will never forget you and I will never forget you not even till I take my final breath. Rest easy friend

Danielle Cooper

September 4, 2013

I remember standing outside of our dorms Saturday mornings going to the caf. He was always so upbeat and sometimes ppl needed someone else to make us smile.

I specifically remember him asking all of my friends to hang out one last time after graduation. Wow, Derek you will truly be missed but never, ever ignored.

Nisha Lee

September 3, 2013

My condolences go out to Derek's family. He was so sweet, generous, caring, thoughtful and a gentleman. We had maybe four classes together and he made sure if I didn't come in with a smile I was leaving with one. He will be missed; he was such a great person.R.I.P Lanite

Mitchell Davis

August 31, 2013

RIP Derek you always been a friend and a bro to me

Mychal Austin

August 31, 2013

Always up beat and vibrant one of the first people I met at Lane, and never changed! Respectful, honorable, loyal, are words that come to my mind as I reflect on our encounters! My Prayers go out to Derek Davis' family, friends, and loved ones.

Gwinette Marshall

August 31, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chante McCroskey

August 31, 2013

R.I.P. Derek.. To the family keep your hands in God's hand.. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

R. Holloway

August 31, 2013

Remember seeing him around campus! God bless his family! Praying!

Steven Bass

August 30, 2013

R.I.P. My bro...

Nigel Reynolds

August 30, 2013

I remember the first time I met you in the Edens Dorm at Lane College R.I.P bro you will be missed.

Derrick Tubbs & Family

August 30, 2013

R.I.P. Brother you will never
be forgotten.....

August 30, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Myisha Orr

August 30, 2013

May your soul rest in peace. A good friend, you will be miss.

Phyllis Weight

August 30, 2013

Vickie, Audrey and Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 29, 2013

R.I.P. young brother.. From your Mineral Crest neighbors...
God Bless

August 29, 2013

R.I.P, always sad to see a young person go, but I know now that you can rest. Condolences to the family.

Gregory Webster

August 29, 2013

A great friend. He was like a brother to me and my younger brother. You will be missed Derek. My family's prayers go out to his family with this loss

Matt McKinley

August 29, 2013

RIP dude we never really saw eye to eye on some things, but you were always a funny guy to talk to. may your soul find peace

Margaret and LT Walls

August 29, 2013

To Vickie & The Thompson Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Trust in The Lord and keep your hand in his hands, he will carry you thru this sad time.

Tony King

August 29, 2013

Rest in peace bro....U will be missed

Albert Hayes

August 29, 2013

R.I.P. MY BROTHER AND FRIEND.WE HAD SOME GOOD AND UNFORGETABLE MOMENTS AT LANE COLLEGE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A FRIEND AND BROTHER AND WILL BE MISSED

Joshua Thomas

August 29, 2013

May God bring you solace and peace during these trying times. I had the pleasure of befriending Derek at Lane. Although he is gone in the physical sense, he is forever with us in the memories and moments we shared with him. May God bless you all!

August 29, 2013

Vickie, Audrey and family, my heart grieves with you. I know God knows the answer and loves you very much, and yet we grieve.
I will miss Derek, his smile, his talks with me and his sharing in Sunday School class his many projects he wish to develope. His guiet but determine attitude in getting done what he wanted done.
Vickie I love your spirit and I pray for your courage. Audrey I love you, you are so special to me. I know God will keep and your family.
My peace I give unto you!!! My peace I leave with you.
Love and Blessings
Ms. Lois Madison

August 28, 2013

Vicki and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God is Good, He will see you through. I know!!!
Pat Thigpen & family

Jimisue Langen

August 28, 2013

Audrey , prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.

Lurleen Townsend-Grant

August 28, 2013

Audrey,May God give you and your family the strength to go on and know that that the Lord is our salvation.Love you in Christ.Lurleen

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Grafenreed

August 28, 2013

It is our prayer that the Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on this family. A fresh strength, a fresh peace, a fresh comforting of the Holy Spirit, and a fresh understanding of God's undying love. Amen.

Polly Johnson Edwards

August 28, 2013

Vickie and family, please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. There are so many things we do not understand, but we will understand it all by and by. And know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

LiQuri and Aaron Mottley

August 28, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bernadine and Alfred Mottley

August 28, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BRYAN BLYTHE

August 28, 2013

DEREK WAS A VERY SWEET YOUNG MAN. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THE FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Barbara Campbell

August 28, 2013

Vickie, Audrey and Family, please know that you have my deepest and sincerest expressions of sympathy. My condolences to you and your family. I have been in constant prayer for your strength and peace. May the precious memories you shared with Derek forever linger in your hearts and mind. God bless you and much love!

Lisa Gordon

August 28, 2013

Vickie, Audrey and family, May GOD give you strength to get thru this. Derek was a great young man whom we all loved.

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