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Derrick Jarvis Obituary
Springfield - Derrick Dee Jarvis (DD), age 53, passed away peacefully in his home May 14, 2019.
A Memorial Visitation will be held May 23, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Springfield Little Theatre Educational Scholarship Program, 311 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65806, in honor of Derrick would be most appreciated.
Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer
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lucia reid
May 11, 2020
Miss you more every day! Love you my friend
lucia reid
June 2, 2019
I still think you should have married me...after all, I proposed at least 7 times! You brought such joy to my life every time I saw you! You were the best neighbor, best cook, best actor/singer/dancer I have ever to have been blessed with in my life! I will always love you!
May 20, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about DD. I said hello to him a few years ago when my daughter told me who she was talking to. He used to come over to our house and play with my kids when they were all young. I remember that he was such a nice and sweet boy. My condolences to his mother, siblings, and other family.
Yoshi Carroll
Springfield
May 20, 2019
I met DD when we were kids and we spent summers dancing and cheering. Though I lost contact with him over the years he has always been in my memory and heart. He was one of the most genuine and gifted persons Ive ever met.
Much love to his family and all of his friends.
Lisa Carroll, Springfield
Mona Pieron
May 20, 2019
I knew Derrick from his time selling breads at our C-Street Market. He was such a kind and gentle soul. Always had a smile for you, a fun story to share, a shoulder to lean on if you needed it. From all our vendors that knew and loved him, we send our greatest sympathy to his family and friends. A candle extinguished here, yet lit again somewhere else. Bless you my friend.
Cynthia Fowler
May 19, 2019
DD danced into my life, fall of 1989. I was an insecure Freshman stage manager at SMSU...he was a star.
My jaw hit the floor the first time I saw him perform. He was warm, funny, smart...I idolized him.
He was also very tender. First time we spoke, he walked up with a big smile and asked, "So, what's your story?" He also thanked me for my hard work, sensing I was struggling, the empath that he was. He hugged me, and for 30 years, we never stopped hugging upon sight. I'm grateful and feel privileged to have known and loved him.
Margaret Fox
May 18, 2019
Not enough time to get to know you Derrik. The short time was enough to know you were spreading joy...
Rest my sweet friend....
The Staff of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home
May 19, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Martha Nicholas
May 17, 2019
So funny, so nice and so talented. I was made all the more rich by knowing you. See you again, sweet friend.
Phyllis Gregory
May 16, 2019
Derrick was the sweetest,giving,kindest man I have ever known, Rest In Peace Derrick.
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