Derek Brown Sr, age 25

Lost to gun violence on November 30, 2017 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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    3 didn't know you for a long time but you seemed like a great person. R.I.P
    1 the last time a saw him was when i was a the hospital and his brother was with him i was in the car
    2 but i was so shocked to hear the news i bust out crying 3 time at the funeral
    1 Missing you like crazy my nephew!! I will always cherish out last conversation and hug....RIP.....
    1 D.Brown
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 great man to have known
    1 Super Funny, But Laid Back Too
    1 Great Kid from my Hometown
    1 super great person
    1 Smart,
    1 A young man..Great father, friend, son, and brother ...a hard worker that provided for his family
  • Occupation:
    1 Hab Tech / Lawn Care
  • Workplace:
    2 A Williamson
    1 Lindley Habilitation
  • Schools attended:
    1 West Bladen
  • Comments:
    3 God bless you and your family. Prayers for your babies
    3 praying for your family!!! so sorry this happened he was a hardworking man who loved his kids
    1 I will forever miss my Buddy
    1 I will always be his Bernice my nickname from him
    1 He loved to drink Cold watermelon Arizona
    2 My little brother from another mother.
    3 Derek, you will be missed. TG for your work with our son.
    1 Although, your earthly life has ended
    1 you are now at peace in heaven.
    1 Derek wish you were here
    1 i do too😭😭😭😭😤😭😤😭😤😭😤😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
    2 i hope no one else dies in my family
    1 mis u cuz
    1 Prayers for healing for y'all. God bless those babies, watch over them
    1 my best friend, my homie, ear to listen and shoulder to cry on. miss u mre n mre each day
    2 RIP DEREK!
    1 He was my little brother...my friend ...i will forever keep your memories alive 💔👨‍👩‍👦
    1 You forever be missed lil cuz... still can't believe you're gone😢
    1 I Love

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