Derrick "D.Block" Spruill

Derrick Demont Spruill of Merry Hill, NC better known as "D Block" departed this on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Merry Hill, NC. A native of Hertford County, NC he was born on March 23, 1983 to Thurman E. Spruill, Jr and Shirley Gaskins. Derrick leaves to cherish his memories; significant other, Kimashon Foye of Merry Hill, NC; one son, Derrick D. Spruill, Jr. "DJ" of Merry Hill, NC; father, Thurman Spruill, Jr. of Windsor, NC; mother, Shirley Gaskins of Merry Hill, NC; grandmother, Annie Spruill of Merry Hill, NC; Goddaughter, Ka'ziyah Ridley of Ahoskie, NC; two Guardian Angels, Rita Byrd and Brenda Brooks both of Aulander, NC; five brothers, Kendra Perry (Latrice) and Antwan Spruill (Rakendria) both of Cofield, NC, Donte Downing (Natasha) of Greensboro, NC, Vernon Gillis (Monique) of Fort Lee, VA and Taddous Gillis (Princess) of PA; five aunts, Maggie Gaskins of Merry Hill, NC, Elizabeth Foreman (Elder George) of Aulander, NC, Lavern"Red" Little, Sheryl Reddick and Hazel Jordan (Johnny) all of Merry Hill, NC; six uncles, Curtis L. Perry of Little River, SC, Howard L. Perry (Sarah) of Colerain, NC, John F. Gaskins, Jr. (Christy) of Gates, NC, Carl perry of Windsor, NC, Kellie Spruill (Brenda) of Charlotte and Raymond Spruill of Merry Hill, NC; a special friend, Jamie Williams of Merry Hill, NC; a host of cousins other relatives and friends.