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Derrick Woods Obituary

WOODS Derrick Nathan Woods, 29, of Columbus, died peacefully January 23, 2010 at OSU Medical Center. Derrick will be loved and missed by his family. Derrick was born May 20, 1980 in Columbus, OH, son of Harriett Irene Beatty (Woods) and Michael Beatty. He was preceded in death by his godfather Dennis "Bear" Peterson. Derrick leaves behind a beautiful daughter, Niyanna Renee Woods (7); brothers, Jason E. Woods, Dennis F. Peterson, sister, Rena K. Woods; and many extended family members and dear friends. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of services. The family asks that any contributions be sent to Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Services. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 1, 2010.

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Shaunita Bonds

February 2, 2010

Hey Derrick, Just thought I would stop by and say a few words, you were like the big brother I never had its crazy that your gone but I do want you to know I love you big bro and you will be missed to the family I want to say as I always say hold on to the good times, laugh hard at the bad times and dont say goodbye say goodnight!!!

RIP Derrick, You will be missed!!!

Fashun Powell

February 2, 2010

To: Rena, Jason, and Dennis. I remember when you were just kids running around Bear's house, it's hard for me to accept that you guys are adults now with kids of your own. Bear would be so proud of his kids today. May God be with you during this time of loss. Please stay strong and remember there's no sorrow on earth that heavan can not heal. Derrick's life is over in flesh but his spirit will always be with you. God Bless, Fashun, Faness,and Wonder.

February 2, 2010

May God Bless the Woods family.

Eric Rawlings and Family.

Mary Briley

February 1, 2010

To the Woods Families,
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus our Lord and Savior. The Brileys were one of Derrick's extended families. We will cherish the priceless moments we all shared with Woods. He was a sweet young man. May you too be comforted by the sweet spirits he exemplified. May God bless you and heaven smile upon you. He and my son were as close as brothers. Also, he was there for us when we lost my daughter to sickle cell anemia. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Mrs. Mary Briley

Shirlene Smith

February 1, 2010

To the entire family of Derrick Woods:

Please except my deepest condolence
Have hope in tomorrow,have faith in the everlasting,and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
Love.

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