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Obituary For Mr. Derek Quinn Albea
Derek Quinn Albea, 64, received his heavenly wings on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1958, in High Point, NC, a son of the late Herbert Lee Albea and Nannie Bell Weeks Albea. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildeen Albea; his stepmother, Anna Mae Albea; brothers, Herbert Lee Albea, Jr., and William Thompson; maternal grandparents, Connie and Gussie Weeks; paternal grandparents, Herbert and Verda Mae Albea; three aunts, Arlethia Hill, Mildred Garlington, and Patricia Milburn.
Fondly known to many as “Boo Boo,” Derek was educated in the public schools of Guilford County and was a graduate of High Point Central High School, where he played football. After graduating high school, Derek served an enlistment in the United States Army. He was employed as a warehouse supervisor with Thomasville Furniture Industries.
Anyone who knew Boo Boo always looked forward to his million-dollar smile with all 32 teeth showing. He loved and adored his children and grandchildren. Fashion wise, he would dress very sharply from head to toe. Derek was a member of Chosen Generation Church, where he served as a deacon and an armor bearer for 5 years.
Derek had a very special closeness in his heart to several family members and friends: His late wife, Mildeen Albea, his high school sweetheart and first wife, Carlissa Foster Albea; cousin, Matt Weeks; god brother, Archie Turner; god sister, Johnetta Brown; friends, John Knotts, Jarod Walls, Eugene Bronson, Mike Wall, and Brenda Hood.
He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Nikisha Albea and Sha’Rhonda Albea, both of High Point, NC; two sons, Trovarus Albea of High Point, NC, and Quinton (Andrea) Jackson of Columbia, SC; two grandsons, Nasir Jackson of Columbia, SC, and Trentius (TJ) Albea of High Point, NC; one stepdaughter, Natasha Jackson of Charlotte, NC; three stepsons, Antwan and Rashad Stevenson of High Point, NC, and O’Darius Jackson of Columbia, SC; two sisters, Crystal (Lee) Henderson of Greensboro, NC, and Tuwanna Albea of High Point, NC; three brothers, Ruby Garrett of Patterson, NJ, Melvin Albea and Anthony Albea, both of High Point, NC; and a host of cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Solid Rock Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery. Mr. Albea may be viewed on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Mr. Robbie G. Carter sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Mr. Derek Quinn Albea - July 08, 2022
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on; Someone so special can never be forgotten. Robbie Carter
My Sincere Condolences to the Albea family. May God comfort you and give you strength. The Hillian Family
prayers for the family,Burnie Tyson
My condolences to the Albea family, Derek will truly be missed. Hayes and Blanding Family
Our deepest condolences and prayers WM.PENN Class of 1967
Crystal & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you and know that God will comfort you and give you strength. Derrick was a very special person whom I've known most of my life. He will truly be missed.
Sibyl Brockman Kirkpatrick & family
Crystal and the Albea family,
I am sincerely sorry to learn of Boo's passing. I pray and affirm God's grace and mercy upon each of you. May you be blessed with peace, comfort and understanding during this difficult time. The Ellwood, Radford and Wendell Crew lost a dear friend. A. Vincent Allen, Washington, DC
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with your family during this time of loss and grief. Sending prayers of healing and strength to each of you. Derek Albea will truly be missed
Love ❤️ Elder Claudia Johnson Chosen Generation Outreach Deliverance Center
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Shay, let your light continue to shine as a testimony to your family. We are honored to have you as a teammate. May the joyous memories warm all your hearts.
I Cor. 15:10 Team Courtyard (Mark Connell)
Crystal, Tawanna and the entire Albea family Although we can not be together at this time, our hearts,love and prayers are with you. Derrick is resting in a better place now. We love you Your Columbia SC Cousins. Tootsie and the Wright Family.
I'm just still numb, but I know our God doesn't make any mistakes. I am missing you like I missed phone calls we had BUT MOST OF ALL HOW YOU CALL ME YOUR BIG SIS ALONG WITH SWEETIE. NO ONE KNEW OUR BOND.So my brother regardless you're with our family not going to call all of them I know you're happy because of what you went thru here on earth. That's why God says in his Words DO UNTI OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM TO DO UNTO YOU AND THAT'S WHAT YOU DID. SO YOU REST ON MY BROTHER BECAUSE WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH YOU DON'T HAVE YO WORRY ANYMORE. ONLY YOU, GOD AND I KNEW OF YOUR HURTING CONVERSATIONS BUT LOOK AT YOU NOW HALLELUJAH THANK YOU GOD YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS.REST MY BROTHER WE WILL SEE ONE ANOTHER. YOUR BROTHER INLAW(LEE HENDERSON) AS YOU CALLED HIM REALLY WAS BLESSED TO KNOW YOU AND TO BE ACCEPTED IN THE ALBEA, WEEKS, INGRAM, ALLEN, HILL AND WRIGHT FAMILY. SO AGAIN REST MY BROTHER AND KEEP ON SMILING.
Greetings family and friends. I'm so very sorry for your loss, and I pray that God will comfort your hearts and minds in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior. With Love, Melanie Jones
Deepest condolences to you and your family from the Taylor and Greene family
My Sincere prayers and condolences to the Albea Family.May God give you all strength in your time of sorrow. Angel Mcbee and Family.
I am deeply saddened by the news of your Derek's passing. I pray that God will grant the Albea family the strength to carry on through this difficult time; My heartfelt condolences. Robbie "Tweetie" Carter
To the family we are sending our heartfelt condolences, prayers and love. From the Wallace Family; Anthony(Tony), Lisa,and our children
Thank you for your loving smile. It will forever be wth me. Rest easy Derek. Lots of love and prayers to the family 👪 Janice and Torrey.
Crystal,In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you and this family. ...Sending Condolences from Ms .Cynthia Armstrong Walden .
To Crystal and the Albea family, sending my sincere condolences to you all. May God give you strength, during this time of your loss. Know that God is ever present and a very help in a time of need. Lorraine Whitworth Jackson C
Crystal, twanna and the entire Albea family.....So sorry for your loss. Bless you all .......delois (Sue) Lovett
To entire Albea Family we the Hoke & Baker Family send our condolences to your you at a time like this. Our families go way back to the SouthSide . We all called him Boo-Boo. Will keep the family in our prayers. Avis, Bo, Tim, Debra, Ra'shaun.
To the Albea Family sending my condolences and prayers my God strengthen each one of you doing this time love Sharon Green and family
My sincere condolences to the Albea Family in your loss of Derek. I know, he will truly be missed. Cherish his memories. May God comfort you and give each of you peace, God bless!
Rosalyn Gilmer-Flanagan
To the Family, May God's Grace continue to carry you through the days to come. Please know that others care. Love the Steele Family Tammie, Bonita, Gail, and Mackie
During this difficult time.Our thoughts & prayers are with you.Derek will be missed.There always a conversation & laughs.When we cross path.May God strengthen,comfort has he hold you. Shirley Miller & Family
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