Dereke D. Alexander, age 57

Lost to gun violence on November 16, 2017 in Akron, Ohio.

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  • Personality:
    3 Gave others a smile and a laugh. Caring.
  • Occupation:
    1 Laundry Production Team
  • Workplace:
    1 Liniform Linen and Uniform Service
  • Schools attended:
    1 Buchtel High School
    1 Central State University
  • Comments:
    3 Dereke was a Veteran, and worked as a Quartermaster in the U.S. Army.
    2 GoFundMe set up for Dereke Alexanders funeral.
    1 Violence is soon to end. Psalm 37:10

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