Derek Smith

Derek Smith

Derek Smith Obituary

Published by Ridout's Gardendale Chapel on Sep. 28, 2019.
Derek was born on October 11, 1996 and passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. After graduating from Mortimer Jordan High School (May 2015), he attended Auburn University (2015-2016) on an academic scholarship and went on to pursue a degree from Wallace State College (2016-2019). We will make him prouder still! September Celebration of Life Gathering 10:00 am - 11:00 am Ridout's Gardendale Chapel 2029 Decatur Highway Gardendale AL 35071 September 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Ridout's Gardendale Chapel 2029 Decatur Highway Gardendale AL 35071 Derek Smith ALL MEMORIES have a memory or condolence to add.

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Charlene & Clark Evans

September 30, 2019

To Derek's Family:

We are so sorry for your loss. Derek was a fine young man who was loved by everyone here in UAB Radiology. He will be greatly missed.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. May God grant you peace.

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