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Derrick Conner Obituary

Derrick Lamont "Too" Conner of Richmond departed this life June 1, 2005. Preceded in death by his great-aunts, Burnette Conner and Florence Jones, he is survived by his mother, Chandra Conner; two brothers, Eric and Lydell Conner; three sisters, Lachelle Woody, Chandra Blakey (Jerrell) and Quandra Conner; four nieces, one nephew; grandparents, James R. Thomas (Clementine); four aunts, Paula Edwards, Vanessa Orange, Felicia Anthony and Levone Butler; four uncles, James L. Thomas, Lorenzo, Larry and Lynell Butler; great-aunts, Thelma Conyers and Evelyn Hawkins; great-uncles, Bernard Thomas (Jean), George (Estelle), Joe (Myrtle), William (Angie), and Simmie Conner; a host of devoted cousins, among them devoted Chauncey Mason and James Conyers; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral service will be held Monday, June 6, 1:30 p.m., at Crusade for Christ Christian Church Ministries, 2335 Clearfield Street, Bishop John L. Harris Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 3 to Jun. 5, 2005.

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Leslie Latimer

August 1, 2024

My Condolences To The Conner Family

Leslie Latimer

July 28, 2024

I´m So Sorry About Derricks Death

Leslie Latimer

April 2, 2024

My Condolences To Your Family

GAYLE AND KOPE(45)

June 25, 2005

OUR BLESSING TO THE FAMILY YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS...AND TOO IN OUR HEARTS MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS HARD TIME RIP TOO!!

LOVE

GAYLE AND KOPE(45)

rob thompson

June 20, 2005

to valerie and the rest of the family may god bless you in your time of sorrow,but remember your family up in new york are always here for support.we love you'll and will miss "too" greatly.its just not gonna be the same coming to richmond and not seeing "too's" face no more but he will forver be in our hearts.we love you,see you soon.

Mario (Scream)

June 13, 2005

To the Conner/Mason family:

May God Bless your family and We are keeping you in prayer. We go a long ways and I wish we could turn back the hands of time. But God has you, and he's holding you tight. Everybody in the family just have faith and believe there will be brighter days.

Susan (woods) Woodson

June 10, 2005

Valerie, Pig, Fatty, Lucy and Gut.

I love you all with all of my heart.

May God keep your minds in perfect peace as you keep you mind on him.

You all were ALWAYS there when Nuna and I went through our losts. I will forever be THANKFUL Be strong in the power of GOD'S might. He will turn your ashes into Beauty and your mourning into laughter!

PEACE

Tahnesha Wilson

June 10, 2005

Eric,

I understand the pain you are going through, I send my thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and your family. Just always remember "Too" is in a much better place now with no worries and a smile.

Angel Johnson

June 9, 2005

I'm a long-time friend of Chiquita Conner,Too's cousin, I met him when I was in middle school and I also attended George Wythe H.S. with him. He was a nice person, ALWAYS Smiling. My condolences and prayers go out to the entire Conner/Mason family.



Love,

Angel & Maine

Victoria Clark

June 8, 2005

Im a lunch monitor at Bellemeade Elem. where his neice Hydera attends..

I just wanted to send my prayers to the family and hope you all the best in this time. God Bless.

STENATA PARKES

June 7, 2005

WORDS CAN NOT EXPLAIN MY PAIN. TOO WAS A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON TO ME. I MET HIM IN BLACKWELL ON 16TH STREET WHEN I WAS 13 YEARS OLD HE WAS A VERY GREAT PERSON TO BE AROUND AND HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PIECE OF MY HEART. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU TOO=:)

LOVE ALWAYS STENATA

1600 BOSTON AVE APT B (THOSE WERE THE GOOD TIMES=:)

TOWANDA MURRAY

June 7, 2005

VALERIE AND FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS ROUGH TIME. WE WILL ALL MISS TOO IN A SPECIAL WAY. HE WAS A VERY BRIGHT YOUNG MAN. MY GOD AND HIS SPIRIT BE WITH YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.

Waddell Gibbs, Sr. & Family

June 7, 2005

Valerie and Family

My sister in the Lord. Our hearts still grieves for your loss. Just remember when the storm settles and it becomes quiet again; God is still at work blessing and keeping you. Be strong my sister; the best is still yet to come! (John 14)

June 6, 2005

I know you all as of a family are going through a hard time right now but alwalys remember no matter how hurtful a situation may be the Lord dosen't give no more you can bare.

Louise Jackson

June 6, 2005

Valerie and family, my heart goes out to you. I just found out today who Connor was. It's been a long time since I've seen you. I remember when Derrick was born. I never got to know him as a young man, but I can tell he was someone special by reading all the entries.

He's not gone, he's just waiting in a better place. May God be with you and your family. Chee-Chee

heather woodson

June 6, 2005

we are truly soory for your loss. too was a decent man and will truly be missed by all. my daughter Imani was close to him and sends lots of love and says that all of you are in her prayers as well as the rest of the family's

Teasha

June 6, 2005

Lucy I am so sorry to here about your brother but he is in a safe and happier home now.Just keep on praying and he will see you and your family through,just hold on it will get better.

Carolyn Jones

June 6, 2005

Grace and peace to you and your family. May God comfort you all.

tiffany thomas

June 6, 2005

I am truly sorry for your lost. Too was a great guy.

lastanya fleming

June 6, 2005

ERIC AND FAMILY ME AND MY SITER MISHA WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR BLESSINGS TO YOU And your family. STAY STRONG ERIC GOD WILL BRING YOU THROUGH THIS.YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE, MISHA AND LASTANYA

Linda Foster

June 6, 2005

I am so sorry for the loss of your son, I don't know the family but see you the mother when I attend bible class at Crusade for Christ. I know that your church family has taught me a lot, and God and them will see you through this diffcult time. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Thomas Faragher

June 6, 2005

I did not know Derrick well but when I did meet him he seemed a decent young man. I did in-home counseling with Mrs. Conner and Lydell. Both where a pleasure to have worked with. I want to say to Lydell, Mrs. Conner and to the entire family, I am deeply sorry for your loss and I hope you find comfort from the lord and in the heart felt sympathy we all feel.

Nakeyta Bagley

June 6, 2005

My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.



Nakeyta

nicole gordon

June 6, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to the family during your hour of bereavement

Brandy Yager

June 6, 2005

Lydell and family - My family and I are so sorry to hear of this sad news about your brother. My mom and I miss you dearly and would like to see you. Stay strong Lydell, for this too shall pass. You have been through a lot and have grown to be such a beautiful human being. We love you so much! Please give my mom a call! And much much love to the family of Derrick! God will bring you through this, don't give up, and Derrick will always be with you!



Love,



Brandy, Chris, David, Gavin, Alexis and David Yager

Keisha Jackson

June 6, 2005

To the family of "Too" Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, loves leaves a memory no one can steal. Thinking about always!!!!!!!!!

Tynika Edwards

June 6, 2005

To my Aunt Valerie,

May the Lord be with you in this time of sorrow. And may you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care. Too is greatly missed. His life touched so many. I am so sorry I couldn't be there, but I am in constant prayer for you and our entire family.

I Love You,



Tynika

Tee, Kelli and Nicholas Booker

June 6, 2005

Valerie, Gut, Pig, Lucy and Fatty,



My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. In time God heals all wounds. Stay strong and keep holding on. I cannot find any comforting words to say, except "I will keep you and your family in my prayers".

Antonio Fisher

June 6, 2005

To the family of "Too" I think God for giving me the opportunity to be apart of his life, even though it was only for a brief moment in life (1992-1996) I was blessed by him and the family. God has taken him home and I pray that you might find comfort in this truth.

Deborah Earley

June 6, 2005

To the Conner family:

I did not know your son but followed the story in the news, I want to offer my deepest condelence, I too lost a son to violence on the streets of Richmond.

May God grant you peace in your time of loss.

Mr. Willis

June 6, 2005

God Bless you all

Camika Barbee

June 6, 2005

To Snob, Louise, Valerie and the rest of the family. I didn't know Derrick but from what I have heard, he seemed to be a really good guy. And would be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all of you.

Barbara Banks

June 6, 2005

I did not know Derrick Conner my heart goes out to his family sometime we wonder why things happen this way we are not to question God, casting all your care upon Him for he careth for you earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal. I am praying for the family God bless all of you.

Mary Rodwell

June 6, 2005

I did not know Derrick well but I know how his family is feeling at this moment of grief.



To Quandra (Fatty) keep your head up Too is now in a safe place



I can only say that I offer my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Yolanda Carter

June 6, 2005

To the Family, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. I didn't know Too long but when we met I could tell that he was a cool person off top . He will be truely missed.

Alethea Robinson

June 6, 2005

To The Family:



The little time I did know Too in Blackwell, he was a respectable person. My heart goes out the each and everyone of his family member. I will keep everyone in my prayers.

Have the strength to move on because God is with him now.

God bless,

LeeLee

leroy grissom

June 6, 2005

I am cousins to the Butlers and I

very sorry to hear about the family lost. My heart goes out to all of you. love and Peace to all.

Chop

June 6, 2005

We go way back and i'll never forget you homeboy

Takisha Smith

June 5, 2005

My prayers are with you and your family. May you rest in peace.

Unique

June 5, 2005

Mrs Valerie; Gut, Pig, Lucy; Fatty (all other loved ones)

Blessings unto all of you! Have faith and be at peace for Tu IS going to a better place. We all know this because his death was not in vain. He died to save someone else and he is being greatly rewarded. Know that he has been a blessing to people's life, young and old. His smile lit me up and people can only hope for the family support that he has!

Donyale Tunstall

June 5, 2005

To the family of "Too"

My prayers goes out to each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow. He will be missed dear because of his joyful personality and jokes that you laughing.

Kim And Mookie

June 5, 2005

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of too, we will miss him but will never forget him!

Rachelle Evans

June 5, 2005

I didn't know Derrick (Too) personally but I am a good friend of Chandra (Lucy). I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all doing this time. May GOD continue to bless you all!

SHAUN /SHAHKIELA

June 5, 2005

EVEN THOHGH WE HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A WHILE WE STILL HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOU.

YOU WILL BE MISSED

June 5, 2005

God bless the family!

NANCY RANDOLPH

June 5, 2005

TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY TO VALERIE AND FAMILY AND WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

K BELL

June 5, 2005

I don't know this young man. I received a heartfelt e-mail from my neice and read the guestbook. Derrick seems to have touched many people in a positive way. My sincere thoughts and prayer are for Derrick and those that love him. Please keep your hearts close to GOD so HE can comfort all of you during this time and always.

shelly garrett-ross

June 5, 2005

We are truly sory about the death of your family member, however; know that this is not the end for Derrick and God does give peace and comfort thru it all. I bid God's peace to all of you.

Amesha Ford

June 5, 2005

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family and friends.May GOD be with your family in this time of need. You are all in my prayers. Rest in peace TOO you will be missed truely!

Erica Christian

June 5, 2005

I didnt know Derrick Conner or the family, but I followed the story on the news. To the family, continue to keep God first because he will never give you more than you can bear. Just remember that troubles dont last always and be strong for each other.

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

June 5, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Kim & Gladys Brown

June 4, 2005

To the family of Derrick L. Conner(Too). We will miss him dearly. He brought the sun out everytime he smiled. Even though I don't live on Glenfield anymore I will always love him and miss him. He will always be apart of my heart,and I will continue to pray for each of you. Love always Kim

Pastor Faye G. Hickey

June 4, 2005

To Sister Valerie and Family:

On behalf of Power To Heal Ministries, I would like to extend our condolences and offer our prayers and love in the loss of your son and brother. Sis Valerie, remember that the Lord Jesus Christ is a God of all comfort and will comfort you in this time of need. Be strong in the Lord.

Love

Tisha Phillips

June 3, 2005

I don't really know the family or "Too", but I am very sorry for your loss. It saddens me to see so many young people lossing there lives.

Rest In Peace Too"

To his family, try an be easy threw this hard time.

Tisha

Tee-Tee Hackley

June 3, 2005

Mrs.Valerie,Lucy,Fatty, Pig, Gut: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace. I remember you all from Meadowdale Lakes and school(Falling Creek w/Lucy). My prayers are with your family doing this tring time.

TERESA ROBERTS

June 3, 2005

YOUR LIFE WAS A BLESSING, YOUR MEMORY A TREASURE...YOU ARE LOVED BEYOND WORDS AND MISSED BEYOND MEASURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.



TO THE FAMILY, LIKE THE GLOW OF A CANDLE MAY YOUR MEMORIES LIGHT YOUR PATH AND WARM YOUR HEARTS IN THE DAYS TO COME. TERESA

Rachael, Bella, Shona, Tana, Scooter, & Lindsay

June 3, 2005

Vanessa, Neisy & Family, we are so sorry about the tragedy that has touched the lives of your family. We only wished that these words can bring some comfort to your hurting hearts. Just take quiet peace, and know that God will take care of you he will mend your broken hearts,and he will give you understanding. Trust in him.

wendy Banks

June 3, 2005

to the conner family so sorry for your loss i know that there is pain and sorrow but just know to hold on don't let go let my jesus lead i promise you all that he'll be right there during your time of grief and to remember the good times you were blessed with derrick but above all know that god loves him more and that he's resting with our god. may you all be blessed in the lord.

June 3, 2005

I did not know Derrick or your family, but I would like to express my deepest condolensces to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during your time of despair. May God comfort, stregthen and bless you all.

SOMMER/FEE

June 3, 2005

VALERIE,LUCY,FATTY,PIG,GUT:WE ARE SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF "TU" AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.STAY STRONG,SOMMER/FEE.

Maronda Davis

June 3, 2005

Losing someone is the hardest feeling to live with, Im still coping with the death of my brother Eddie, my deepest sympathy to the family,,,. I really didnt know Tu but he was loved greatly and dear.

Tomeka Smith

June 3, 2005

To the Family: I know in your time of sorrow that God will comfort you. My prayers are with each and every one of you and just continue to trust and never doubt and know that God will bring you out.

God Bless You

nita bennett

June 3, 2005

To Valerie and family

Toot will be greatly missed. I remember him for his kindness. So in your time of sorrow, may GOD continue to bless you and family.

Antonio Coleman

June 3, 2005

Derrick u will always be in my prayers may god be with your family.

Demtris Gary

June 3, 2005

I went to school with Derrick and he was a very good person. My prayers are with you and your family.

Taj Henley

June 3, 2005

May God be with the family at this hard time. 2 was a real dude that I will neva forget Much love

Taj

Tomika Cosby

June 3, 2005

Valerie May God Bless you and your family at this time of need. You are in my prayers.

Sharee Waters

June 3, 2005

TOO was a very sweet person always trying to help if he could. I will miss him and his bright smile.

Necole Anderson

June 3, 2005

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the family of Derrick Connor (TOO). I will keep you all in my prayers.

Robinette Winston

June 3, 2005

Lucy,Gut,Pig there are no words that can take away the hurt and the pain ya'll are feeling.In time God will heal all wounds and those sad tears will turn into happy ones just knowing your brother will be watching over ya'll.Lucy keep your head up.



Robinette,William,Tre'Shawn,

A'nya,and LayLaBug

M.

June 3, 2005

You'll be missed Tu! I use to see you down Hillside with the kids all the time! I know it was a short road for you here in this world but the road you walk with God is neverending. Be Blessed eternally. M.

Christine Gibson & Rose Starks

June 3, 2005

Family of Derrick



We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. Be strong keep the faith and know that he is resting with God. Tears may come in the night but, oh there will be joy in the morning. God Bless.

Sincerely

Nikki Jones

June 3, 2005

--To the entire Conner family--

(Ms.Valerie, Lucy, Quandra, Gut

and Pig)

I just want to let you know that I have been praying for your family to make it through this difficult time. "Too" will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him and whose lives he has touched and affected. He holds a special place in my heart and will always be remembered.

Sincerely,

Nikki Jones and Family

Shawn Anderson

June 3, 2005

To the family, I am sorry for your lost and offer my deepest condolences.

Keisha Jackson

June 3, 2005

Hey Tu this is Keisha your friend from around the way, lived on Glenfield at one time. You will always be in our memories and thoughts. BIG HUGES!!!!!!!!

CHERRIE ALLEN

June 3, 2005

TO VALERIA AND FAMILY MAY GOOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME AND REMEBER THAT PRAYER CHANGES THINGS AND YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

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