Derek Nelson Obituary
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Jaime Griffin
February 9, 2023
I can't believe you are gone but 1 thing baby boy you will be remembered always for your great voice the way you freestyle the way you smile you're laugh and I know you are in heaven smiling down on all of us and probably doing a little freestyle rap to Jesus I'll love you always rest in peace
Ryan Trout
November 23, 2022
Love you brother..... Forever.
Warren Coon
May 6, 2022
I met Derek at Advantage Sintered Metals, He was my supervisor. He was a great guy and a hard worker I only knew him for about 3 years he was one of the best supervisors I ever had, he was always willing to help out and work right beside you and not afraid to have hands on. He taught me a lot things about the job. I was really shocked and saddened when heard of his passing he was a great guy to work with and I will miss him very much my prayers go out to his family.
Dorothy Williams rugg
January 15, 2022
Fly high Derek you'll b missed by many.
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Betty Hunter
December 31, 2021
We use to go to grade school together an then found out u was my bff/ brother Matt's cuz we hung out alot I miss your jokes an u beening silly talking Mexican so I dont no what saying an being around when game as on that was funny as hell I miss all time we hung out together I love u with all my heart intill we meet again miss ya
Ashley Martin
December 31, 2021
Love you brother rest in paradise til we all come together again... You WILL live on through all our hearts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Regina newsum
December 30, 2021
On behalf of all my my Family - The Newsums (Gina and Harold), the Caseys (Marc and Tina) The Waltons (Rob and Stacy, Hannah and Olivia) The Blacks (Travis and Krista) We loved you just like Family and you were very special to all of us. Always and ever Derek we each will hold you dear in our hearts.
Matthew Flowers
December 30, 2021
Still just hard to believe man.. I'll always miss our hanging out days, I only regret that we didn't stay as close as we should have. You wasn't just family, you was certainly one of my best friends growing up. I love you cuz! Rest easy Derek ❤
vonda miles
December 30, 2021
RIP you will be missed.now your in god's hand's.n
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