Jonathan Derek Simmons
February 18, 1988 ~ February 19, 2010
ROCKY MOUNT, NC- Jonathan "Derek" Simmons, Jr. 22, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. He was born in Florence, South Carolina February 18, 1988 and was a computer salesman for Best Buy.
Derek loved life and never let his illness get him down. He touched the hearts of everyone that knew him, especially with his "thumbs up". Derek dearly loved his family, especially his mother, with her unwavering, steadfast love and support.
He is survived by his mother, Karen Lynette Little and stepfather, Teddy "Chip" Rayburn Little, Jr. of Rocky Mount; his father, Jonathan Derek Simmons, Sr. of Conway, SC; maternal grandmother, Myrtis Marian Phillips of Florence, SC; paternal grandmother, Donna "Bunny" Kay Brown of Florence, SC; paternal grandfather, Teddy Rayburn Little, Sr. of Rocky Mount; paternal great grandmother, Annie Lou Davis of Florence, SC; sister, Kelli Amanda Little of Chesterfield, SC; brothers, Brandon Reid Simmons and Colin Daniel Simmons both of Conway, SC; and a host of loving uncles, aunts and cousins.
A service to celebrate the life of Derek will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky
Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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My brother Joe Miskelley worked with Derek…and my family there in RMT thought highly of him. Blessings of peace,love and LIGHT to you Derek and your family. Angie Miskelley Cartee
Karen & Chip, I’m sorry to hear about Derek. I saw Derek & Chip in Sams last month and was glad to see Derek out and about. Karen I can’t say I know how you feel because I don’t. But I pray that you will be strong with Gods help. He will ease your pain and help heal you as you go through this path in life. Remember the good times as you think back and they will out weigh the sad ones with the help of the Lord. I pray you peace. Rosa Evans
Karen, I am sorry for your lost of Derek, I will continue praying for you and your family. Renee (friend of David)
Karen, We are so sorry to heard about Derek. He was one of our favorite patients. He was very lucky to have you as a mom. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Kim, Debbie & Kay MUSC Peds Nephrology clinic at McLeod
Derek had a great can do attitude and had a passion for his work. Although I did not know Derek on a personal level, we interacted many times at Circuit City and Best Buy. It only took a couple of visits before Derek knew my name and he would always seek me out in the store or in public and call me by name with that love of life smile that he always had. If everyone had Derek’s attitude the world would be a better place. Rest in peace little man. I am glad to have known you. Your pal Gary.
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Dear Karen & Chip, I was so sorry to hear about Derek.I remember when you first came to Rocky Mount and I met you when Derek was just a little guy. I am Gus’ mother & he was just telling me he saw you at the dialysis center just a few weeks ago. You have our deepest sympathy. Derek was a real fighter and he will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Peggy McKita & Gus Kanai
Karen and Chip, I cannot begin to feel your loss. Derek was a great friend of everyone at Gamestop, and he will be deeply missed. He always was upbeat and had a great passion for games, horror films, his job and most of all, life itself. My prayers are with you, and also with my buddy, Derek. Greg Voutsas
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Dear Karen & Chip, You may not remember me but i attended school with Derek since like middle school. Derek was a nice kid and very funny and out going. He always use to make me laugh. I switched schools after high school so i didn’t see him again till he worked at Circuit City & Best Buy. I have always cared for him and enjoyed seeing him at school! I am very sorry for your loss. He is missed and loved dearly by so many people. I hate i didn’t get to say goodbye to him. I will keep your family in my prayers! Candis Joyner
To the parents of Derek, My deepest sympathies are felt for you during this painful time in your life. The loss of a child is a terrible trauma. As a mother myself, I know your love for Derek is deep and lasting. In dealing with my own grief, I’ve found these Bible verses to be extremely comforting to me(Psalm 5522; Philippians 46,7; 2Corinthians 13,4). I pray you will find some peace of mind and inner strength in the days ahead through the love and support of your family, your Creator and from your undying memories of Derek. Sincerest Regards, Jerilyn Jackson
I cant believe he is gone. Everyday i went to work i would hope him and karen would come eat. The both put a smile on my face! He always put a smile on my face at school too! Its so hard to even think about it. Its like a never-ending nightmare! He fought so hard to get through everything, but he never let anyone know he was in pain. We were supposed to go out to dinner one night. When we met again im still holding it up to him! We love and Miss you so much Derek!! I’ll keep you in my prays Karen and Chip. KimiAnn Corey
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I miss you angel, I’m so proud of the man you became you are and always be my hero! I love you Derek Mom
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I love you angel I miss you so much! Love mom
Hi my sweet angel, I just can’t stop thinking about you and even if it’s a minute I’m filled with guilt! I don’t know how to do this grieving thing I’m just not good at it, even though it’s going on 10yrs and I never thought I would live long enough to say 10 yrs I’ve tried so hard to grieve myself to death so I can be with you, but God has plans for me! I hope I make you proud and know that you are always always in my heart mind and soul! I love and miss you so much Derek! I’m so thankful God gave me you!💙
Hi my sweet angel, I just can’t stop thinking about you and even if it’s a minute I’m filled with guilt! I don’t know how to do this grieving thing I’m just not good at it, even though it’s going on 10yrs and I never thought I would live long enough to say 10 yrs I’ve tried so hard to grieve myself to death so I can be with you, but God has plans for me! I hope I make you proud and know that you are always always in my heart mind and soul! I love and miss you so much Derek! I’m so thankful God gave me you!💙
I miss you my sweet Angel! It’s been 12 yrs and reading your obit brings back that grief of you not being here! Thank you W&W for keeping my son on here! I love you Derek, Heavenly Father let him come and get me when my time comes
I miss you my sweet Angel! It’s been 12 yrs and reading your obit brings back that grief of you not being here! Thank you W&W for keeping my son on here! I love you Derek, Heavenly Father let him come and get me when my time comes
I miss you my sweet Angel! It’s been 12 yrs and reading your obit brings back that grief of you not being here! Thank you W&W for keeping my son on here! I love you Derek, Heavenly Father let him come and get me when my time comes
Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Jonathan?
A: Derek loved the YouTube guy Bass master his favorite word he would use when going thru a drive thru was BARTLEDOO and in his honor my license tag says just that! I would be so embarrassed when he would talk in that country accent ordering food and throw in the word “ Bartledoo” and the order taker on the other end would be so confused and would say I’m sorry can you repeat that and he would repeat just that! I miss that so much! It’s been 13 yrs now since God took you home and your Uncle David is now with you and maw maw, I can’t wait to see all of you again! I love and miss you Derek you make this momma one proud person to have been your mom!
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