Derrick James Barham age 34 of Houston TX, formerly of Griffith, IN passed away July 25, 2017. He is survived by his two children, Tyler & Hanna Barham, his parents Olin & Debra Barham, five brothers & sisters, Tianna (Jimmy) Burroughs, Justin (Taylor) Barham, Tanner Barham (Jessica), Payton Lindahl, Miranda Lindahl, aunt Portia Barham-Hubbard who will be speaking at the visitation, many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & cousins. Friends may visit with the family on day Thursday August 3, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm (there will be an open microphone at 6:00 pm for time of sharing memoires); at Kuiper Funeral Home 9039 Kleinman Rd (two blocks south of Ridge RD) Highland, IN. Derrick was a maintenance mechanic for 16 years; he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the family for his children’s college fund.