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Derek Newcomb Franklin

Derek Franklin Obituary

FRANKLIN, Derek Newcomb
In Sacramento on May 10, 2006. Born in New Orleans on June 3, 1979. Survived by his wife Barbara Franklin; sons Derek Jr., DeAndre, DeIvyion and preceded in death by his son DeMarkas. Mother Dessalene; and father Don; stepfather Melvin Henderson. Sisters Jessandra Carter-Labran, Kenya Franklin and Zelda Banister. Brother Donell. In-laws Janice and Mama Judy. Brothers-in-law Kevin, Bobby and Fred. Sisters-in-law Christine and Suzanne and a host of nieces and nephews family and friends. Viewing Fri. May 19, 6:00-8:00 PM at Sharer Nightingale Funeral Chapel, 2329 Lexington St. Sacto CA 95815. Funeral service Sat. May 20, 3:00 PM Christian Life Family Worship Center 4350 Raley Blvd.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 18, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Derek Franklin

67 Entries

Jessandra carter

May 26, 2025

To my baby brother: it's been 19 yrs since God you home. There's not a day go by I don't think you. The bond we shared was awesome. As I sit here and write this tears are flowing. Just know that big sister Jessandra loves you so much. until meet again, your big sister Jessandra

July 2, 2008

Well son your birthday has come and gone and also the day you left us. As the time has passed I know you are gone but I think about you daily.
It seem like a dream, one I'll never wake up from. I know you are watching over those you love and we are loving and missing you. We'll never forget you. Rest in Peace my son. LOVE FOREVER MOM

Kenya Franklin

July 1, 2008

To Derek with Love,

Well Little Brother, It's been 2 years and counting since you departed us and it's getting just a little easier to cope. We miss you so much and wish you could be here to see your little ones grow up. Everyone is doing as well as can be expected. We know that you are looking down on us as we speak and taking care of us in your own special way. We love and Miss you. Your sis, Kenya

kevin LABRAN

June 3, 2008

derek we all miss u very much, today and allways we will remember your time with us! jessandra and i will allways love u son. happy birthday

Dessalene Lewis

June 2, 2008

Well son this is your day (29th) birthday and I miss you so much I cannot express it in words, but I'm sure you and the Lord know. So in that respect He knows best and he will comfort me and the rest of your family because you are at peace and keeping an eye on us. We love you and miss you always. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON. MOM

LASHANTA CARTER

May 30, 2008

WZUP UNCLE/BROTHER
IT'S ALWAYS A SAD AND PAINFUL THING TO LOSE A LOVE 1.BUT WHAT WE HAVE TO REALIZE IS THAT WE ALL BELONGED TO GOD 1ST.ALL GOD DID WAS TAKE BACK WHAT ALREADY BELONGED TO HIM.THAT'S WHY WE HAVE TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP AND BELIEVE IN GOD,SO THAT WHEN THING LIKE THIS COME OUR WAY.GOD CAN GIVE US HIS UNDEVINE STRENGTH AND PEACE.BECAUSE WE CAN'T DO IT(GET THROUGHT IT ) BY OURSELVES.UNCLE, I'M NOT SAD BECAUSE YOUR GONE. I'M GLAD BECAUSE YOUR IN THE BEST HANDS EVER AND U NO LONGER HAVE TO EXPERIENCE HELL ON EARTH.R.I.P 1 LUV

Kenya Franklin

May 10, 2008

Baby Brother,

It seems like only yesterday that I got that phone call. I can't believe it's been 2 years already. I really wish you could be here to help celebrate Mother's Day with mom and us. I also wish that you could be here to see how big our kids have grown. We Miss you so much, continue to watch over us and pray for us each day and we will continue to carry your memory on. Love Always, Sis, Kenya

SHAYLA CONERLY

May 10, 2008

Uncle Derek you were the best. I really miss you i wish you could come back.i miss you uncle derek so much.

I LOVE YOU

- -

May 10, 2008

The Family Misses You
2 years have went By So fast, But
Your Memory Lives On
Until We Meet Again

Dessalene Lewis

May 5, 2008

The day you left me is fast approaching. Seems like just yesterday and it plays in my minds eye over and over again. We miss you so very much and will always love you. Loving you unconditionally Mom

Dessalene Lewis

March 11, 2008

Hi Son,
It's now approaching the second year of your departure and you have been on my mind and heart more and more especially as DeAndre's birthday draws near he's almost 8 now and looking more like you every day. The kids miss you, when they are at my house they just stare at your picture and I know they love there daddy and I love my son, now and forever. I PUT THAT ON EVERYTHING. LOVE YOU MOM

DEREK NEWCOMB FRANKLIN, JR.

January 21, 2008

HEY DAD I'M 9. Now and I'm getting big now I play For the grant CHARGERS. I also played BASBALL FOR THE ANGLES.ILOVE YOU DAD

Dessalene Lewis

December 23, 2007

Hello son, as the holidays fast approach I think of you often and think of the fun we used to have on Christmas watching your babies open their gifts. I miss you son and my heart is still heavy and as the days and months pass it feels like only yesterdaY that you left us. I know you are watching over us, especially your wife and kids. Though I don't always talk to you I know that you know what I am feeling. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER. LOVE MOM

KENYA FRANKLIN

November 1, 2007

HELLO, BABY BROTHER

JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND TELL YOU THAT I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALOT LATELY.YOU KNOW I TALK TO MOM REGULARLY AND SHE SAYS THE KIDS ARE GETTING SO BIG. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SEE THEM. THEY GROW UP SO FAST. (I KNOW MINES HAVE)I'LL CONTINUE TO KEEP ALL OUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS AND YOU KEEP LOOKING OVER US, BECAUSE WE NEED YOUR ENERGY. LOVE ALWAYS, KENYA

D. Andre Lewis

October 27, 2007

As the holidays approach I think of how we used to be at those family times, your sisters birthday is tomorrow but I'm sure you know that. Your baby boy and girl are growing so fast. Deivyion and DeAggo look so much alike they could be twins. We all miss you and will always love you, REST IN PEACE SON. Love Mom

dessalene lewis

August 27, 2007

Hi, son I am sitting here thinking about you as your baby DeAggo's 1st birthday approaches and how much I wish you were here. I miss you son, now and forever, it's been a year but it seems like yesterday. A mother's love is eternal. LOVE MOM

Zelda Paytee

June 18, 2007

Happy B-day & Father's Day Little Brother.
We love and miss you very much!
I celebrated Mother's Day and your Homecoming with your Mom, sisters, and other family/friends. We all had a great time-you were missing and I could tell. I wish that we would have kept in touch, but we will see each one day. Rest in Peace until we meet again!
Your loving sister-Zelda/family

Danielle Oxley

June 18, 2007

Happy belated birthday, and Happy belated Father's Day. Sorry I did not write sooner. I hope that your days were wonderful. I know that you look down on us and say that my family really miss me and we do, and we know that one day our time is comming too. We will have the chance to see you again, where we can see your smile and hear you laugh. You are dearly missed. Love you other big sister Danielle

June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day son,I truly love and miss you. You are my baby boy and nothing will ever change that. I get stroner as each day passes although the pain is still there deep in my heart. I know you are watching over us and wishing us well and telling us you love us and to be strong. We will always be together in our hearts. Love you for live. Mom

Kenya Franklin

June 15, 2007

Derek,
It's been a whole year since you have been gone, and It's still a hard pill to swallow. You would have been celebrating your 28th B-Day on June 3rd.I wish that you were here so we could have celebrated.The kids are getting so big, and Lil Derek is just like you, always wants to be like his dad with nice things. There is so much I would like to say to you but,as you know there is not enough space on here. We will keep celebrating our memories of you each year. I know you will be looking down enjoying it all. Keep praying for us because we need it everyday to make us stronger. I Love You, Always, Your sis, Kenya

Dessalene Lewis

June 7, 2007

Today I finally got the strength to write my thoughts and to say I miss you son, sometimes I can hear your voice talking to me or see your face and I'll never forget the last words you said to me the day before you left us "I Love You Mama" and with all my heart i loved you and always will. Rest in peace my son, love always mama.

June 4, 2007

It's been a long time since you been gone.I've been talking about you a lot just like my mom said. My brothers and sisters been missing you too. I never wanted you to leave.I always loved you like everyone else. This is from your beautiful darling niece shayla .I LOVE YOU

Kenya Franklin

May 10, 2007

It's been one year since you've been gone and it's still hard to believe. I miss you so much. I know that you are watching over us as we speak but, only time I guess will heal this sorrow. Who knows when that will be. You will be in my heart and soul eternally. Love Always, Your Big Sis, Kenya

Dessalene Lewis

May 9, 2007

It's one year now since you left us. We still have not come to the realization that you are no longer with us. My heart continues to ache and I fear that ache will never leave for I love you dearly my son, no one know how I miss you.Rest in peace my dear son, I know you are watching over us. Love unconditional Mom

Dessalene Lewis

April 9, 2007

Well son it's fast approaching that year mark. Seems like yesterday to me, but I won't be alone I'll spend time with your sisters and we'll celebrate your life and wish you were here. We love you and miss forever. Mom

Kenya Frankin

March 29, 2007

Hello, Baby Brother

It's been a minute since I've been on here to talk to you. It takes a lot out of me to do this, I guess because I still can't believe you are gone. I miss you so much, words can't explain it. The kids miss u as well. Especially your niece Shayla. She talks about you all the time. I just want you to know that I love you always and you will always be in my heart and on my mind. I'll continue to pray that our family gets pass this, some how. I Love You Always, Your sister, Kenya, nieces and nephews.

D. Andre Lewis

February 19, 2007

My dear son, you are missed so much. Your baby boy DeAggo is growing like a weed and cute as a button. The boys miss you and your baby girl is cute anc chubby. I miss you so much my son words can never explain and the pain will never go away. Its been nine months but it seems like yesterday. Rest in peace, we love you now and forever. Mom

Dessalene Andre Lewis

November 10, 2006

Six months have passed and it seems like yesterday that I heard those words your son has been shot. The pain and sadness is still there and I fear will never go away. We miss you and love so much, you are on my mind everday. Rest in peace son, love always Mom.

Barbara Franklin

October 14, 2006

To the Head and not the Tail, The beginin and never the end. My one and only Daddy.THE MAN OF MY LIFE. I love and miss you dearly, you are greatly missed and loved always 4Life.

Dessalene Andre Lewis

October 10, 2006

My dear son, five months have passed but seems like yesterday in my mind. The pain is still there and the love will never go away.
Love you always Mom

Mary Chaney

September 14, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gina Solis

September 11, 2006

I am a good friend of Derek's mother and feel so much sorrow for the pain I see in her face from having to say goodbye, for now, to her son, until they meet again in heaven. My memory of Derek is of a good looking boy riding on his bike, interacting with his sister Kenya and his mom. He was not a "goody two shoes" type of kid, but at the same time, he spoke and treated his mother right, so I knew he was of strong character. Because that is my last memory of him, I think of the boy that he was rather than the man he became, and somehow that make's the fact that he was taken from this world unjustly and untimely just that much more bitter and sad. Derek's mom was there for me at that time (1992-93, or so)when I needed a friend to take me in and basically give me a week or so to go undercover, incognito, whatever you want to call it when you break off a relationship with someone that doesnt want to accept the break up. Now that she has returned here to Sacramento, we happen to work in the same building again and continue our good friendship. It hurts so much to see a friend go through the worst loss there is, the loss of your own child. You prepare in some way for the loss of others in your life (parents, siblings, friends) but never your own child. Seeing that pain in her frankly pisses me off because I want to channel that pain into anger and justice towards the events that took Derek from this world...but this may not be the place for that. Anyways, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for everyone's loss including Derek's relatives, friends, and mostly his mother, wife, children, and siblings. Showing your love for him while posting here or thinking about the times that make you laugh are keeping his spirit free and strong.

Don Carter

August 27, 2006

From Uncle Don and Aunt Sherri, you will be sorely missed and we hope one day, that when we see you again, you will be rejoicing in our Father's house together. Love always, Uncle Don and Aunt Sherri.

Dessalene Andre Lewis

August 10, 2006

It's three months now since you left me and it still doesn't hurt any less and L love you even more and miss you so much. I know you loved me and I God knows I love you and we told each other constantly, for that I am thankful Rest In Peace my baby boy. Love Momma

Zelda Paytee

July 25, 2006

I can't believe what I'm seeing and I couldn't believe it when I heard it! I know I haven't seen or heard from you in many-many years but I want you and family to know that I have always thought all of you and have always wondered what was going on! I am so sorry to hear about you lil-brother! I can only wish many things all of course won't and can't be made possible now. Rest in Peace and know I have always loved you and kept you in my heart! May God Bless You and Rest Your Soul. Your Loving Sister, Bro-in-Law, Nieces and Nephews. 850-769-1723

d. andre lewis

July 20, 2006

It's been 2 months, 10 days since you left us and it still doesn't get any easier. We love you and miss you. Love mom

Dessalene A. Lewis

July 12, 2006

Two months have gone by and I don't miss you any less and I still can't believe that you are not here with me. Whith my birthday and deivyion's approaching I will be thinking of you and wishing you were here.

Love you always mama

jessandra carter-labran

July 11, 2006

to my sweet baby brother

it's been 2 months since god has called you home, but i can say it's been the hardest 2 months for everyone that loves and misses you dearly. there is not a day that goes by , when i don't cry or wish i can just pick up the phone and dial your number and hear you say what's up sis! and at the end of our conversation hear you say i love you and tell my brother-in-law i say what's up! you know people say that you never know how much you miss someone until their gone, and i miss so much until it hurts. i just wish that you could give me some sort of sign and tell me how i can continue on with my daily task knowing that i will never get another chance to see you smile or hear you speak.

i love and miss you dearly

your big sister jessandra

July 3, 2006

jessandra carter-labran

June 29, 2006

To my baby brother

happy birhtday and happy father's day. These past few weeks have been so hard for me, I know that you wold not want me to grieve but I do on a daily basis. I know that you are looking down and watching over me 'saying sis don't cry' I'M ALLRIGHT!

love and miss you dearly

your big sister

Jessandra

deborah franklin

June 28, 2006

to:audre & family I lost for words at this time but my heart goes out to you and barbara & children ,audre all could said is keep your head up. love your sister -n-law deb

dessalene lewis

June 27, 2006

Father's Day has come and gone and you were dearly missed. Your boys are doing fine and missing there dad as do I. I'll always love you son. Love Mama

Shayla Conerly

June 12, 2006

To Our Uncle Derek,

We just want to tell you how much we miss and love you very much. We will always be thinking about you, just like we know you are always watching over us. From Your Nieces Shayla and Sascha and Nephews Shaquille and Sa'Vion.

WE LOVE YOU !!!

Dessalene Andre Lewis

June 10, 2006

Son this last week has been very hard for me, first your birthday 6/3 and then the day you were killed 6/10 and tomorrow is your sons birthday 6/11 and then fathers day 6/18, I am sure you are watching over us. This is so very hard for me to except that I will never hear you say mama I love you and see your smile again. I love you son always.

June 5, 2006

To my uncle Derek, I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH! YOU'RE BEAUTY QUEEN.

YOUR LITTLE NIECE

LATRYANTE'

June 5, 2006

To my uncle Derek, I will always LOVE and MISS YOU! although, you're my uncle and forever will be you were like a big brother to me. Much Love!

LOVE AND MISS YOU

ALWAYS

YOUR NIECE LASHANTA

June 5, 2006

HAPPY 27th birthday to my brother-in-law. I miss those games of dominoes.

LOVE AND MISS YOU

MAN!

YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW

KEVIN

June 5, 2006

Happy 27th Birthday to my sweet baby brother. Tears or smiles will never express how much I LOVE and MISS YOU! I know that you have your wings. Joy, delight, and love expresses how good it is to have a baby brother, although you are gone you are never far away from my THOUGHTS and PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU!

YOUR BIG SISTER

JESSANDRA

Barbara Franklin

June 3, 2006

To my husband Derek,

Happy 27th Birthday, we love and miss you very much, Love Always, Your wife Barbara, Sons Derek Jr., DeAndre and daughter Deivyoin

Andre Lewis

June 3, 2006

Happy Birthday Derek, You are dearly missed by all, Love Always, Mom and Melvin

Jessandra Carte-Labran

June 3, 2006

Happy 27th Birthday from your big sister Sandra, Brother in Law Kevin, And Nieces Shanta and Tryante

Kenya Franklin

June 3, 2006

To my brother Derek on your 27th birthday.I know you would have been doing your thing. I Love You always, Happy Birthday, Love Kenya

dessalene Lewis

June 2, 2006

Son I miss you and love you so very much. rest in peace my sweet baby boy. Love mom

. Lydia Allen-Watts

June 2, 2006

Andre, I've known you only a short time and it is very visable the love you have for your family. I'm truly sorry for the lost of you son Eric. My prayers are with you, your daughters, and family. God Bless.

dessalene lewis

June 1, 2006

My baby boy you will always be in my heart. I love you more than you'll ever know. Love always mama

rest in peace my sweet boy.

May 22, 2006

Ty and Brown

May 19, 2006

This msg is from brown and ty derek was our brody and we loved him greatly. It is very hard to see a solider fall like this but we will love him always. RIP and stay up there watching over us and keeping us safe. Love always and our condolences go out to the family. DereK im sorry I can't be out there for you but my sorrow and pain run deep. Love always brody.

Kenneth and Kristen Carter

May 19, 2006

To Auntie Andre and our family,

Our prays are with you and we will miss Derek. Know that he will always be in our heart.

Love always,

Kenneth and Kristen

Valerie Carter

May 19, 2006

To My Sister-in law Andre and Family,

Words can not began to express the loss I feel in my heart. I will always remember his laugh, his smile and his voice.

Now is the time that we must lean on God for strength, understanding, comfort and acceptance of this loss.Be filled with the comfort and peace of knowing that he is in a better place.

All My Love

Auntie Val

Danielle Oxley

May 19, 2006

I can't image the pain your going through, but I can emphaize on losing a loved one. You are in my prayers and sympathy goes out to the family. I will also miss Derek is gone but not forgotten, his spirit will be with us. To the family, remember I love all of ya'll, and my prayers go out to you.

jarrod joseph

May 19, 2006

Althought i've never officially met you, i've have met your sister, nieces, and nephew and if you are anything like them, i've missed out on meeting an extraordinary man. I send my sympathy and love. Jarrod

KENYA FRANKLIN

May 19, 2006

TO MY BROTHER DEREK,

I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.

FROM YOUR BIG SISTER, KENYA

JESSANDRA CARTER-LABRAN

May 19, 2006

TO MY BELOVED LITTLE BROTHER, I LOVE AND FOREVER WILL MISS YOU. L0VE YOU ALWAYS

YOUR BIG SISTER

JESSANDRA

Savannah

May 18, 2006

To loose someone in this matter his so heartbreaking. My family goes out to Dereks family. No words will take away the pain of loosing a loved one. I only knew derek for a short time through my brother but he was a cool cat and had the happiest smile. But keep your heads up and smile knowing that he is in a better place where pain is non exsistant

Lynne Lewis

May 18, 2006

To Andre, Barbara, the children and everyone who loved Derek; No words can ease the pain you all are feeing. But just know that you have many who love you and are here for you. Andre, from the time I started working with you at the Lottery everyone could tell your family was the most important thing your life. As a mother I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. Derek left you 3 precious grandchildren and his spirit can be kept alive through them. Barbara, God bless you. If you need anything don't hesitate to call.

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