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Derrick T. Gaffney

Passed 03/17/2025

Obituary For Derrick T. Gaffney

GAFFNEY- Rev. Derrick T. Gaffney, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on March 17, 2025. Funeral service will be held 11AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 2407 Rev. S. L. Badger, Jr., Circle, Jacksonville, Florida 32209. Mr. Gaffney's remains will rest for visitation of family and friends on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 4-7PM at THE CHURCH. Arrangements entrusted to: The MIXON TOWN CHAPEL of Q. L. Douglas Funeral Home, 2403 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204.

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My heart is still heavy learning the news of your passing,my dear cousin I wasn't able to attend your service ,rest easy cuz.love your cousin Gloria Miller and family.

Gloria Miller

Rest well my friend. You have always shown me to be a kind a gentle person - May your legacy forever speak of not just your talents but your character.

Ken Amaro

Heartfelt condolences and prayers to family and friends. Godspeed, Brother Derrick, on your journey home. Grateful for fond memories, from childhood on.

Bernadette Session

So sorry to hear about Derrick's passing ,I've been knowing all of them a lifetime, (the Madison's & Gaffney's) May God give them Strength and Comfort during this time of Sadness , you all are in my thoughts and prayers, Jacquelyn Shuman Cobb & families

Jacquelyn Shuman Cobb

My prayers and sincere condolences to the family. I was in Don's graduating class but followed Derrick.

Bobbi (Taylor) Behlmer

To the Gaffney family; my prayers and condolences are with you during this time of your sorrow. 🙏🏽

Darlene (Williams) Melvin

Our HEAVENLY Father we thank you for allowing your child to us. A job well done now he's back home with you a SPECIAL ANGEL. To the family I pray for daily STRENGTH on this journey.

Valeria Johnson

My condolences to your family. Always remember the good times you spent with him and that smile he had.

Patty Alexander And Fsmily

Sending prayers your way may our God continue to guide each of you as you go through this storm weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. the Sharpe and Mobley and Gaffney families.

Estella wells

May the memory of Derrick bring you comfort and peace. today and always, bring loving memories.

Darnell and Nettie Cummings

I had the privilege of playing football with Don, Derrick, and Warren. Derrick was rather quite by nature but he was a leader and very tough playing the game.

Rick Buckley

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