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Derrick Thomas Obituary
Derrick Eugene "Rabbo" Thomas, Jr.
25, Indianapolis, died on October 30, 2014. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in New Direction Church, with visitation there from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, mother, Connie Miles (Anthony); father, Derrick E. Thomas, Sr.; son, Derrick Eugene Thomas III; daughters, Donneria Thomas and Aaviyona Scott; two brothers and one sister, Constance Patton and four other sisters; fiance', LaShawna Rose and a host of other relatives and many friends. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals . Family and friends may sign the guestbook at: http://www.laveniasummers.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Derrick Thomas
E man
March 16, 2025
I miss u big cuz yo bday otw
Tammy Stanfield Knox
October 31, 2024
sitting here thinking about you as a young boy, playing at my house with Chloe & Jasmine. much Love G-nephew!
Tika
August 1, 2024
Still missing you! I still think about the day u pulled up on me unexpectedly to see how I was doing, and that was the day before u stepped into heaven. Love you forever!
Michelle Williams
October 31, 2020
I miss my lil cousin dearly and think about him everyday wishing he was here but he’s resting now always in my heart until we meet again cousin ❤
November 1, 2015
You've been gone a whole year now..But the pain still feels new.. Continue to rest easy Rabbo I love you be and miss you much my angel
Michelle Williams
August 17, 2015
R.I.H Cuz we miss u we think about u every day watch over us
March 30, 2015
Its hurts more to know that you are really gone to see everyone walking around with your picture of a shirt ..It just dont seem that i would never get to see my friend smile again only when i dream . RIH RABBIT YOUR TRULY MISSED
Monie
November 24, 2014
Still seems unreal I miss you so much Rabbit.. One of the realist people I met..promise I'll never forget you baby boy ????
November 9, 2014
YOU MADE ME PROMISE, CUZ U KNO I KEEP MY PROMISES.. U SAID I WILL KNO WHN THA TIME IS RIGHT... LOVE YA ALWAYS ND IM STILL PRAYING FOR U ALWAYS, ND UR KIDS,WIFE,ND FAMILY.. ITS OVER NOW, ND U CAN REST PEACEFULLY... R.W.L DERRICK!
Tawnia Lynch
November 8, 2014
I didn't personally know this young man. However I do knw he was very much loved. Heaven gained a new Angel. May God bring peace to the family...may Rabbit rest in Heaven. God bless
Antonia Glascoe
November 8, 2014
RIH Rest easy,I had not seen you in awhile...But l will remember the few memories when we crossed paths...My prayers,thoughts are with the family,close friends....Stay up,and God will do the rest....
Carissa Daniels-Morton
November 8, 2014
You will be missed and forever in my heart and prayers. The family has my deepest sympathies. Love you Derrick.
Robin Miles
November 8, 2014
I am sending my love & prayers to the entire family. I didn't know Rabbit long, but what I did know about him is that he had a beautiful smile & a beautiful spirit.
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD"
Nettie Dinkins
November 7, 2014
I miss u sooooo much. Words cannot explain the pain that i am feeling. Your smile, your giving and kind spirit, and your friendship will be forever missed. There is n will not be another "Rabbo". U waw one of a kind. I love u n rest n heaven, you've earned it. To Mrs. Connie n family u will always be n our hearts n prayers.
Kaneece Dinkins
November 7, 2014
miss You derek . Sad So To Say Your Gone : (
Monica Ingram
November 7, 2014
RIH Rabbit you will truly be missed. I just asked about you the day it happened. My, momma said he is doing well and he asked about you too. Gone too soon. Love you. My condolences go out to your family. Connie, Tammy you all are in my prayers.
Denise Morris
November 7, 2014
Angels are watching over you,
Their Wings wrapped gently around you,
Whispering you are Loved and Blessed.
May your Heart and Soul find peace and Comfort.
My deepest sympathy to Derricks family during this difficult time.
( former co-worker@ Wal Mart)
Please accept my condolences.
Latonya Phelps
November 7, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tammy Stanfield-Knox
November 7, 2014
You will forever live in my heart, and be in my prayers. Such a beautiful soul, You will be missed my Beloved Nephew.
Penni Wilborn
November 6, 2014
RIH Rabbitt
November 6, 2014
Sending our love and prayers to the family. I was so sorry to hear this.. I will always remember you and your brother making sure I was safe in Stonybrook and you watching out for Chistopher. We love and miss you.... Miss Penni, Alexis and Lil Chris.
rae bandz
November 6, 2014
Love u and will forever keep ur name alive! Rip rabbo!!!!
Michelle Williams
November 6, 2014
I LOVE U CUZ I'M STILL TRYING TO MAKE SINCE OF ALL THIS REST EASY YOU GOT YO WINGS ????
Shantel stanfield
November 6, 2014
May you continue to shine your light in your new beginning, for we know life is eternal!
steve beaver
November 6, 2014
Rest easy Lil Rabbit! You will be missed!
TUNISIA BEAVER
November 6, 2014
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. RIP MY LITTLE ANGEL.
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