He was born in Cleveland, the beloved son of Joy Heathfield, stepson of Luis Rosa and son of the late Brooks T. Wilson. Derrick is the loving father of Novalis Wilson; dear brother of Tatiana Hall, Angelic Rosa, Alexandria Rosa, Luis Rosa Jr., Blake T. Wilson, and Brandon B. Wilson; cherished grandson of Carmen Rosa and the late Edward and Ellen Heathfield, Antolino Rosa and George and Ruth Wilson; adored nephew of Thomas (Christina) Heathfield, Lisa (Rubin) Villanueva, Elizabeth (Alejandro) Canas, Christine Heathfield, Linda Heathfield, Russell Heathfield, Butchie Heathfield (deceased), Juan (Kelly) Rosa and Yesenia (Rafael) Rosa; uncle, cousin and friend of many.
All services for Derrick will be private.