Derek Wilson Obituary
We bid farewell to Derek Wilson of Burlison, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 13, 2024 at the age of 56. Derek touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Wilson to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Derek may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father Earl Wilson. He is survived by: his children, Drake Wilson (Erin) of Memphis and Summer Derryberry (Tucker) of Covington; his mother Glenda Wilson of Burlison; his sister Deirdre "DeeDee" Trantham (William) of Burlison; and his grandsons, Dalton Derryberry and Brooks Wilson.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 17th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Covington Funeral Home (3499 U. S. 51 S, Covington, TN 38019). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 17th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, November 17th 2024 at the R. H. Munford Cemetery (705 U. S. 51 S, Covington, TN 38019).
