Derrick Leon Stowe was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on January 3, 1983 to Mildred Miller and the late Andra Stowe. He entered eternal rest on Thursday; February 23, 2023 at his home.

Derrick was educated in the Gaston County Public Schools and attended Bessemer City High School. He enjoyed watching sports of which he was a die-hard Duke basketball fan and a Red Skin football fan. Derrick loved listening to music and fixing electronics. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew: Lil D.

Memories will forever be cherished by his children: Daemaius Stowe, and Alyssa Stowe, and bonus children: Kristian Wade and Gary Marshall; his mother: Mildred Miller; his brothers: Michael Stowe, Steven Stowe, and bonus brother: David Mackins, his sisters: Darlene Nichols (D.J.; Sissy Stowe and Tina Stowe; nieces and nephews: Money, Dae’jah, Trinity, Demorrie, Goliath, Kamarion, Montay and Lil Rydell; great nieces: Malia Wallace and Jada Stowe and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday; February 28, 2023 from 6 until 8

Funeral on Wednesday; March 1, 2023 at the funeral home at 5:00 p.m with thirty minute visitation beginning at 4:30 p.m.