James Justin Derrick Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2024-09-18T19:30:00
End: 2024-09-18T19:30:00
Location: Lake Forest Church-Huntersville

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Justin Derrick of Huntersville, North Carolina, born in Columbia, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 10, 2024 at the age of 52. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As James Justin departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Justin may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Justin leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his stepfather Alan Henry Whitten. He is survived by: his parents, Jan Wilson Smith (Charlie) and Jimmy Derrick (Laura); his wife Julia; his son Henry; and his brother Micah Edmond.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James Funeral Home

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September 12, 2024

Chip King wrote a sympathy message

“I had the honor and privilege of working with Justin for 14 years. He was always a dedicated, hard working member of the team that always tried to make things better. From his creative Halloween costumes that brought a smile to everyone’s face, to his tireless efforts in communicating to both shifts around the clock, he was first class all of the way. He will be missed greatly, and his memory and legacy will live on.”

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Celebration of life

Lake Forest Church-Huntersville
8519 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

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