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Derek Dion Howard

Passed 11/25/2023

Obituary For Derek Dion Howard

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Derek Dion Howard ,of Atlanta, GA., will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at New Life Church. Dr. Morcease Beasly (Elder,New Life Church),Officiating, Pastor Marlon D. Harris (Senior Pastor, New Life Church), Eulogist. Interment, Hillandale Memorial Gardens, Lithonia, GA.

Mr. Howard leaves to cherish, Tapika Howard, (Wife), Keturah Danielle Howard & Amariah Gabrielle Howard (Daughters), Akeia Simmons (Goddaughter), William Howard (Father), Kimberly Hughes (Tony) (Sister), Betty Heard (Mother-In-Love), Darrious Heard (Tanika) (Brother-In-Love), Dante Heard (Brother-In-Love), and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church Tuesday, at 11:00 A.M.

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Octavia Reynolds sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Derek Dion Howard - December 04, 2023

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy, The Reynolds Family from Church of Atlanta Lighthouse (Deacon Gary, Velora, and Octavia)

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Althea Wallace sent The Peace Lily for Derek Dion Howard - December 03, 2023

We are thinking of the Howard family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.

Cherry Levy & Althea Levy Wallace (Derwin)

CrossPointe Church sent Serene Retreat for Derek Dion Howard - December 03, 2023

Our deepest sympathy With Lots of Love! CrossPointe Church Staff & Worship Ministry

CrossPointe Church sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Derek Dion Howard - December 03, 2023

Our deepest sympathy With Lots of Love! CrossPointe Church Youth & College Ministries

My prayers πŸ™πŸ½ are the entire HOWARD FAMILY! Condolences from the King and GRAY family!

Tameka, My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and the family. May you all cherish the memories you made and rely on each other for the strength needed to help get you through this difficult time πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈπŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

We are praying for your family!! Tomeika Shy and Family

Our deepest sympathy to the Howard family. I had the pleasure of meeting Derek at Georgia State as part of the Blue and White family. He was always so nice and respectful as a fraternity brother. I will cherish those memories and I pray for him to have a peaceful journey! Soror Mrs. Tonya Young-Reaves and family

The Howard Family,

I can't believe I am writing this to you it is far too soon I knew I would be gone to glory far, far ahead of you. During our brief time together you were everything I expected you to be as the son of Wilhelmina Howard a loving, kind, gentle, respectful and compassionate man with every thing in me I believe you were a kind, gentle, loving, and supportive husband to Tapika and father to your children. I haven't seen you or talked to you in over twenty years but I know that as a son of God and the son of William and Wilhelmina Howard that you were and awesome man and this world was blessed to have you for the time they had you. Thank you for being the man you were blessed to be.

Beverly M. Dudley

I am so sorry for your loss Howard family. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you during this difficult time. May God comfort and keep you.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Peace and Love, Terri Camp

The staff here at Judicial Correction Services, sends our prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Derek Howard. Thank you for your service.

To the Howard Family, our sincere condolences to you during your time of loss and bereavement.

LaTonia Camp & Family

To my classmate, Derek Howard. I send my deepest sympathies to those you have left behind. I pray that they find joy in the memories they have. The Brewington Family Gordon High Classes of '83, 86, and '87 (Ronald, Michael, and Robin).

My deepest condolences to the Howard Family. Derek was a great person and I know that he will be sorely missed. It is my prayer that God will be with the family during this difficult time.

Sharlene Stroud(Howard) Class of 1987

With deepest sympathy. I remember Derek from High School as one of the nicest guys with a good spirit. I was sorry to hear of his passing. Classmate of 1987 Jennifer Johnson

Giving all glory and honor to God for His Sovereignty and Power, Tipika, you and your family are in my prayers during this time of loss. I pray the Lord's sustaining power and healing power during your time of loss. May the God of all comfort- comfort you and your family.My hearts deepest condolences, Van'Channon "Puff" Tuff

Giving all glory and honor to God for His Sovereignty and Power, Tipika, you and your family are in my prayers during this time of loss. I pray the Lord's sustaining power and healing power during your time of loss. May the God of all comfort- comfort you and your family.My hearts deepest condolences, Van'Channon "Puff" Tuff

My God's Love, Light, and Comfort surrounds you. My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers for the family. Georgia Gilbert and family

My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Howard family. May the Lord continue to surround you with his loving arms to comfort you in this time of need. Words cannot express how much Derek was appreciated for the work he did and the lives he touched. He definitely will be missed. Derek and I worked together at Fulton County Jail as he was committed to assisting with the needs of the clients we served. Mrs. Clementine Wiggs

My deepest condolences to the Howard family. My prayers are with you. Donna McIntosh, Chicago

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Howard family. May the Lord surround you with his everlasting comfort during this most difficult time. Derek and I work together through Fulton County Jail. He will dearly be missed. The individuals he served appreciated his caring spirit.

Mrs. Howard and your family, I send my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Derek was a colleague of mine and a friend. He was such a joy to work with and always so positive, helpful and professional. Our justice system and all of the people that he helped along the way will miss him dearly. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. God is smiling and saying, "Job Well Done, Attorney Derek Howard, a faithful servant! You have gained your wings!" Attorney Regina Mincey and Family

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that God give you and the family the strength and peace to overcome this unfortunately time. Please accept my condolences. Love cousin Tina K.

Derrick was a great inspiration to us all as our classmate and to everyone. Our prayers goes out to the family. May God wrap his arms around in give you comfort. Class of 87 Pastor Dennis Culver NSOP. β€οΈπŸ™

On behalf of the Booker Family, we want to say that we are so sorry for your loss. We remember attending Bible study with this brother and his beautiful family. Matthew 5:4 says "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." We pray that God's wings and his healing and comfort enwrap you all.

Our sorrow at Derek's passing is not something we can put into words. Our prayers, thoughts and love go out to the Howard family and friends during this time of grief.

Cherry Levy & Althea Levy Wallace (Derwin)

We send our condolences and prayers for strength to the Howard family. DurantΓ© and Bethany Tolliver

Mrs howard and Family, It was an honor to have had the opportunity to come to know Derek at the Fulton County Public Defender's office as a co-worker and as a friend. Even though I didn't have the opportunity to work directly for Derek on a case, he was always willing to assist me at any given time with his professional opinions and thoughts on how to better serve our clients. For that, I am deeply humbled for his service. My deepest condolences to all of his family. May Peace be with You in the days ahead and May the Memories Forever live in Heart. Judi Cheney (Investigator)

My condolences to the family and a great Fraternity brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He was kind with a sweet spirit and always kept a smile on his face. May God give the family and friends comfort during this time of bereavement. He will be missed.

Sending love to the family. My deepest condolences. Derrck was one of kind. Rest well my Brother 🀘🏿

Condolences And Prayers To The Howard Family Gladys Maddox (New Life Church)

Praying comfort for the Howard family during this most difficult time.

Joe, Brenda, Joey, Tanisha, and Sheldon Strickland "We Love You"

Sending my deepest condolences to the Howard family, my your memories lay deep in y each of your hearts. RIH classmate Class of 87' Cynt

Would like to express my condolences to the Howard family. Derek was known as a really nice guy. R.I.P Classmate of 1987. GHS

Wenda Heard

My sincerest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you. May God continue to comfort you during this time.

Angela Sims

Prayers to Derek's family. He was my classmate from 1st grade at Leslie J. Steele, all the way up to graduation from Gordon High School. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. I know he left an honorable legacy.

Our sincere condolences to the Howard family. πŸ•ŠπŸ•Š

Steve & Linda Thomas Phipps

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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