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Derrick Lawrence Obituary

Lawrence Jr.
DERRICK LAMONT LAWRENCE JR.
April 13, 1995 - June 23, 2018
Derrick LaMont Lawrence Jr., 23 of Colorado Springs, passed away June 23, 2018.
He was born in Modesto, California on April 13, 1995. Derrick will always be an unforgettable and amazing free spirit who loved hard and played even harder. He will forever have an immense presence amongst family. He is survived by his Mother: Gloria A. Willis, Father: Derrick L. Lawrence Sr., Sisters: Jessica M. Dove, Shaylee W. Lawrence, and Jazlyn D. Lawrence. The family would like to thank all family and friends for their thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 4, 2018.
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Still thinking about you. Still remembering and celebrating you every day man. I miss you so much, the thought of you being gone is so unbearable. I remember the last time I seen you was while I was home for spring break and we sat on the couch and watched black mirror all night. I wish I could go back to that moment. I love you more than you'll ever know bighead.

Jazlyn

July 12, 2019

Tonight you're on my mind heavy DJ. I was just in bed getting ready to go to sleep and randomly started to think about you. I hadn't seen you in years and to hear of your passing last June really broke my heart. You were so kind and sweet when we met. Remember you showed me how to play DJ Hero? I loved it so much that when I moved to Louisiana, I went out and purchased the second version and played it non-stop. I hope you're finally at peace and one day I will see you on the other side love!

Jatonie Watson-Payne

April 18, 2019

Lil Derrick, you are greatly missed.Everytime i see a dog mistreated or ran over.I think of you, and how hurt you were when your dog got ran over.I will always remember how you took it to Heart.You were a very caring person to all that knew you, even to your none human, as well.Sleep in PEACE LIL DERRICK,and continue to watch over all, that you loved.

Debra Rawls

April 17, 2019

This is bella and I'm 9 we miss you so much and Gabby who is my sis she is 7 she is so sad like me and she keeps asking is he were is at she is so sad like Me also DJ we miss you so much one day will see you up there BY:bella and gabby Perry

Olga Pere

April 16, 2019

I miss you uncle busted. i will always love you and i will always love you. make sure you watch over me, love lana fana .

elana russell

Family

January 14, 2019

I love you too, Thanks Auntie. Spoken from My Precious Nephew, Derrick L. Lawrence JR. Which I always called him Baby Derrick as I told him Happy Birthday. I Thank God he Blessed me to hear your voice that Day. I Love You, My Precious Nephew, You will Forever Be Loved and Truly Missed. Love Auntie

Flora Nyshelle Burrage

August 3, 2018

We miss you DJ. Rest in peace.

Step pops
Walt

Walter Willis

August 2, 2018

DJ, everyday my heart breaks a little more knowing you're not here anymore. But I'm going to hold our bond and our memories close to my heart. Please watch over me, I really need your guidance right now. Until we meet again... I love you, rest easy.
Your lil sis,
Jaz

July 29, 2018

Derrick, thank you for the impact you made in my life. Thank you for all the laughs and memories we created together. You were such a genuine person and that's what I loved about you. I miss you so much, but I know you'll always be in my heart.

Ceara Cantu

July 27, 2018

Dear Nephew you are such a rare kind.The most curious brightest eyes and a smile so devine.Such a wonderful nephew always upbeat like nothing ever got you down or brought about defeat.I'll remember golden moments like you dancing in the car.Even though you were young you just didn't care.The radio was playing Golden and that is what you are to me.A Golden life lived but now and forever set free.Even though you have gone home the love remains so strong.Even though your missed your spirit lingers on.I hear a laugh even a gentle voice saying don't be sad don't weep. I laugh about memories and often cry in grief but I never will forget the love you showed and shared with me.I love you Derrick.Love Aunt Debbie

Debra Johnson

July 19, 2018

Little Derrick I will always love u and remember the great times when u were just my little cousin and all we wanted to do in life was play video games. In our last conversations we had this year I could truly see you were closer to God and putting those goals in action. You will be forever missed. Rest in Paradise.

Tyrale Del Nero

July 19, 2018

Grandson, like I have said were my light not only you are my grandson you are my best friend, I miss you now but Grandma, will see you soon. I will Love You forever until we meet again.

Jean Lawrence

July 19, 2018

Thank you for being so kind and fun playing with us when we came over. We will miss you.

-Jaidan & Jailea

Tameka Taylor

July 19, 2018

My handsome Nephew, words can't express the love I have for you, from the time you were born, I will cherish the good times we all had together your Mom, sisters, and cousins, I thank God for you being my nephew and that SMILE your LOVED, you are a gift to us all, I love you Derrick

Aunt Marie Bermudez

July 19, 2018

Son, mommy loves and misses you so so much. Until we meet again Rest well my 1 and ONLY dude.

Gloria Willis

July 18, 2018

Lil Derrick, it broke my heart when i heard the news of your passing.To be absent from earth, is to be present with the Lord.You gained your wings, so fly high and take your rest.You will definitely be missed, just knowing you are gone from us.Being the Man that you became, i know your presence will still be amongst us.....through the wind, beautiful flowers, and most of all, the colorful rainbows.You were a ray of unique sunshine.Rest In Peace>>Debra Rawls, along with LiL Mark Tisdell

Debra Rawls

July 18, 2018

Khalah

July 18, 2018

You are now my Guardian Angel watching over me! I love you more than anything DJ. Will forever be thankful for all the great memories we had growing up.
-love you cousin.

Khalah Castillo

July 18, 2018

My deepest condolences to your entire family! My prayers are with you all! May the lord bless you all in this difficult time!

Cristina/Jorge Cardenas-Martelet

July 18, 2018

You are the wind beneath my wings. You will be forever loved and missed. Soar high in the heavens. I love you DJ❤

Angela Castillo

July 18, 2018

My one and only, words can not express the great sorrow that I feel. You will NEVER be forgotten by me. I love and miss you so much. Rest easy now and Mommy will see you later. I love you my dude.

July 18, 2018

Brother, always and forever you will be with me. I'm speaking to you, hear my heart, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. Till we are all together again rest and know that you are loved.

Jessica Dove

July 4, 2018

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