Tuesday, June 5, 1973 - Friday, February 10, 2017
Mr. Derrick Lynn Smith of Dothan went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 10, 2017 at Flowers Hospital. He was 43.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 13, 2017 at Burns Assembly of God Church with Rev. Sean Morgan and Rev. Jason Tolar officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to New Seasons Fellowship Church 613 Cleveland Street, Headland AL 36345.
Mr. Smith was born June 5, 1973 in Geneva County to Carolyn Moss Smith and the late Ronald Melton Smith. Derrick had a passion for Christ, received his Doctorate of Divinity from Kings Cross Victory Bible College and attended New Seasons Fellowship Church. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Alabama football fan. Derrick was loved deeply by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his father; maternal grandparents: David & Fronie Moss; paternal grandparents: Wyatt and Eva Smith and an aunt, Lou Dell "Lucy" Hall preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Vaughn Smith, Dothan; mother, Carolyn Moss Smith; sister, Deondra Smith; nephew, Jonah Smith, all of Slocomb; other extended family and friends.
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Add Your OwnWe are so sorry for your loss. We love you! The Tolars
Sorry about your lost love you guys!! Will be praying now and with in days to come!!
Derrick had such a kind heart and a wonderful sense of humor. You could truly see God in him. His personality shined. My prayers are with you all. He loved his family so much.
Yesterday I found out that an old friend died. This is what I posted in his memory:
I met Derrick around 2002 after accepting a job at a Respiratory service company in Hickory, NC. He was a Service Technician and I was the new guy. Derrick was the first tech to introduce himself and welcome me to the company. He was always kind and spoke from the heart. We eventually became very close and discussed our lives confidentially and never broke the trust. Sometimes you need a trustworthy ear to listen and that's what we had. I eventually changed jobs and we would occasionally speak on the phone. I have his number memorized. Here it is 2024 and I just found out yesterday that he passed in 2017. I was stunned and memories started pouring in. My brother is gone, but thanks to Jesus Christ our Savior- I know we will see each other again. Until then, times like these confirm the importance of telling my brothers and friends that I love them. To Mrs Smith: If you don't remember me- We met at Texas Roadhouse just after Derrick left the hospital. He was using a walker and the both of you walked in as my wife and I were waiting to be seated. I don't remember the year, but maybe 2015-2016? Regardless, I loved Derrick like a brother even though I am one of a different religion (Jehovah's Witness) and we disagreed on some topics. Yet, we had a bond that was respectful. (Proverbs 18:24) I wish you the kindest regards and may you have peace.
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