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Derek "Speaker Knockerz" McAllister Jr.

Derek "Speaker Knockerz" McAllister Jr. obituary, Columbia, SC

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Derek McAllister Obituary

Derek McAllister Jr. COLUMBIA Funeral service for Mr. Derek "Speaker Knockerz" McAllister Jr. will be held Sunday 2:00 p.m. (viewing 1:30 p.m.) at Bibleway Church of Atlas Road. Viewing will be held today from 4-7:00 p.m. at Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel. A celebration of his life will also be held this evening beginning at 6:00, at Lucky 13, 920 Lady Street. "Speaker Knockerz" was born November 6, 1994. From an early age, he recognized his gift for music and pursued his passion for producing and rapping. He had produced such artists as French Montana, Gucci Mane, Lil' Scrappy, and a host of others. He attended Ridgeview and Westwood High Schools. Surviving are his mother, Mesha Wilson; father, Derek McAllister, Sr.; brother, Christian McAllister; a host of other loving relatives and friends.

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Published by The State on Mar. 15, 2014.

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Drizzano banks

February 25, 2023

Rip my boi I love u you will forever live threw ya #1fans

James Vera

April 8, 2022

always remembered. you'll live on forever in the art you created. REST IN PEACE SK

Chy

January 24, 2022

I miss you cousin

April 29, 2021

Wish you were here to perform

September 15, 2020

SK, YOU WOULD BE CHANGING MUSIC TODAY. YOUR VOICE WILL CONTINUE TO BE HEARD REGARDLESS OF UR ABSENTS. YOUR VOICE WILL ALWAYS BE GIFTED TO THOSE WHO ARE LISTENING. I SURE ENJOY AND LOVE IT ALWAYS SHARE TO OTHERS. UR GIFT TO US.

Rene Juarez

July 12, 2020

rip sk

Bennie Haynesworth

July 7, 2020

Even tho he died in 2014 it's still sad!!!

Bennie Haynesworth

July 7, 2020

I Am A Big Fan Of Speaker Knockerz Music!!!! Sorry For Your Lost!!!

Braiden Overbeck

June 7, 2020

Rest In Peace Legend

Michael Jones

February 23, 2020

Way too late but young legend gone too soon

Ben Halaby

December 22, 2019

Man oh Man i know i am 5 years late but damn you were gone too soon and i miss you dropping music every friday man i hope your making beats in heaven

Crissy Swinton

February 8, 2019

R.i.p baby.

Evan McCallister

January 6, 2019

gone too soon you inspired an entire genre of music creators and when i first heard you it changed me in a positive way

Aniyah Johnson

March 27, 2018

R.I.P in loving memory of my favorite Artist I know Im 4 years late of saying goodbye but, its worth it Im so sorry for this tragedy especially for his mother

Jordan G

February 28, 2018

You are an awesome person and you really had really good music and all the fans love you

Lisa Grezmak

September 16, 2017

My son loves your music! RIP

April 14, 2014

RIP
Your Star is now in the heavens with all the musical greats................

April 14, 2014

Miss you Speakerknockerz you left the earth........with awesomeness. People can take a lesson from you. I'll play your song forever. They will always be new. Tell my friend Gary in heaven "Hi". He just left the earth about a month ago too. I turned him on to you and he liked your music a lot. That's cool. Save a place for me in heaven.
Daledo aka Darryl

April 11, 2014

WOW my dude. My nephew turned me on to you last summer of 2013. Since then all I have listen to is you "speakerknockers". I got you from the curb. YOu were and will be the illest forver........yah! Baby boy rest in peace. Your #1 fan in the stands. I also send my love to your mom and family.
Daledo

Adri

April 10, 2014

It's so sad to see a young one go so early! R.I.P Mr. SPEAKER Knockerz

Darial Chatman

April 7, 2014

Damn hard to see you gone, i listen to your music everyday soons i wake up have it blasting my fav 2 are 'games' and 'dap you up' i wasent just on u after u passed ben on your music sinse we was on stage together and hard to know i cant get anymore of your songs ide be first to download off itunes always :/ R.I.P "Itsthespeakerknockerz"

Dakota Rorie

April 6, 2014

Dude, you were a GREAT singer and you are a inspiration and always will be

Delischa Pigott

March 30, 2014

R.I.P

Mylon Cash

March 27, 2014

Yo bro we miss you man my prayers got your mom man just watch over her and give her strength to continue living a great life

Mike Fuller

March 26, 2014

R.I.P to the one that was up next

Mike Fuller

March 26, 2014

Hey there bro, I just wanted to say that I already miss your music and I have every song you have rapped known by heart. You were and still are my role model, I dropped out of school and people use to give me problems too. You were so young and im 18. I make music right now and Im not going to stop for anything or anyone, I know your gone but in heaven I ask you watch over me and bless me and prayers and blessings to your family also, R.I.P Your True Number 1 Fan-Mike"Yungtool"Fuller

Keara Cook

March 26, 2014

We love you. Hope heaven is great.

Keara Cook

March 26, 2014

Your music still lives on. Much love and respect, gone but not forgotten. ????

Isabella Barrett

March 26, 2014

Your music will forever be played I just love RICO STORY TRIOLOGY

Alexus Marshall

March 24, 2014

Your music lives on such a great soul lost so soon we love you Derek your music touched us all

Brooke Mariee

March 24, 2014

You were so young, and on the rise of starting a career that was going to take you far. With only a few songs out, many will remain favorites. It was all too soon, that you had to go. Rest easy. ?

Kendreakus Brown

March 24, 2014

R.I.P man your music live still live on. I listen to your music everyday. You will never be forgotten.

deneshia glenn

March 20, 2014

R.I.P your music will forever live on

Yung Blaze

March 20, 2014

R.I.P. bro..never got to do that track..i was comin tho bro, jus read the dm..damn bra,yu really gone..we miss yu!

Marqueze Williams

March 18, 2014

R.I.P Bro you will be missed down here in Columbia SC i use to listen to you all the time you was great and you always will be you made things happen now i want to try to be like that r.i.p bro

Zarria Chatman

March 17, 2014

RIP Derek, you were a big inspiration to everyone.

tamiah jefferson

March 17, 2014

love u gone but never forgotten!!!!

Khadijah Ravenell

March 17, 2014

R.I.P. you ain't gotta stress no more..we know u watching over us...love u

March 17, 2014

RIP man. Didn't know about you or even what happened. Crazy. RIP.

chris Pittman

March 16, 2014

Rip Man. I Looked Up To You And Now You Gone. You Will Not Be Forgotten

Tia

March 16, 2014

your legacy will live on forever -"it's the speaker knockerz"
rest easy derek .

Daejahnna

March 16, 2014

my blessings go out to him and his family r.i.p derek we will all miss you

yvonne arwell

March 16, 2014

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son.

JA'Quan Green

March 16, 2014

My prayers go out to tha fam..
#so young but gone forever

M Pactful

March 15, 2014

My prayers go out to the family of this very talented young man. I learned of his music through his death and I must say he had the art of storytelling on lock!! He was onto something with bringing the art of rap back.God's comfort to his family.

Gabrielle Gibson

March 15, 2014

My deepest condolences to his family! His music will live on forever !

Jonathan C

March 15, 2014

I just want to say May God Bless the family of this young man. He touched my heart in an unexplainable way with his music! Raw talent at its finest. We share the same birthday also smh its crazy!! This young man has motivated me to pursue my dream in becoming a rapper and I want to thank him! That's why I'm flying from Chicago to show you some love!! I respect your grind and dedication not a lot of youngsters out there with that hungriness you showed young brother!! R.I.P Derek

sherry beck

March 15, 2014

From the Quality Inn Fort Jackson. We are sorry for your loss. So sad so young

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