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Derrick Lamar

September 14, 2020

Derrick Lamar "Bruce" Bostick, 35, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was a graduate of Butler High School in Augusta, Ga. and a former student at Virginia Western Community College.

Derrick had many talents and he was a devoted father and a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and a reliable friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends but above all he enjoyed spending quality time with his daughter.

He is survived by his daughter, Deryahna; aunt/primary caretaker, Karen Richardson and her husband, Donald, Roanoke; mother, Peggy Bostick, Augusta, Ga.; one brother, Darryl Lamont Wilson Jr. (Tasha), Roanoke; uncles, Roy T. Barnes Jr., San Jose, Calif., Timothy N. Barnes; aunts, Judy D. Whitcher-Jackson; mother of his child, Sasha Ranger; favorite cousin, Brittany Richardson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Paradise Cathedral, 1301 Melrose Avenue NW, Roanoke, the Rev. Joseph Mayo will deliver the Eulogy. Interment will be in CC Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 20, 2020.

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Calvin and Benita Williams and Sons

September 24, 2020

Peggy Barnes Bostick and family, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Uplifting the families in prayer

Gloria Terry

September 23, 2020

Offering my deepest condolences to the family.

Brent Duncan

September 22, 2020

I'm truly sorry for your loss. Derrick was a good man and had a good heart. He will be missed.

Paulette Horton

September 22, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Essie Jeanette Delaney Manns

September 22, 2020

The power of the Lord is with you. God has him in his arms. Keep being their for one another.Let go and let God. We only have control over now/today. Much Love Always. E. Jeanette Delaney Manns

Candace S

September 21, 2020

Rest in paradise Derrick.

Tierra Jordan

September 21, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joyce Gardner-Dickerson

September 21, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.All Our Prays and Love Dickerson &Gardner Familys.

Donald Richardson

September 21, 2020

Derrick {Brusier} My nephew-son will really be missed by me and his Aunt Cookie whom he loved dearly. I can only say that GOD knows best and we won't question him. I know he is in a better place, just wish he was still here with Dereyana and us. Donald Richardson

Katrina Robinson

September 21, 2020

Good fathers become great angels❤

Deja Todd

September 21, 2020

Your smile your generosity and the love you had for your daughter will never leave our hearts. What a pleasure it was to met you in this lifetime. Rest easy my friend.Dery is covered by any means necessary. Love always Deja

Felicia

September 21, 2020

Derrick was a wonderful person, when he worked here at Carilion, Had a infectious smile. Always enjoyed listening about his daughter who you could tell he love dearly. May God be with you and Your Family in this time of loss.

Serenity Funeral Home

September 21, 2020

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