Derrick Christopher Weaver, age 27, formerly of Knoxville, a Powell High School graduate passed away suddenly February 2, 2022 in Great Mills, Maryland where he currently resided. He was a Navy veteran having been discharged as a Petty Officer 2nd Class in October 2021 after eight years of proudly serving his country. Derrick was currently employed by Precise Systems as an Information Systems Contractor. He was an avid motorcyclist and had a great passion for music. He was an accomplished guitarist playing at many venues in and around Southern Maryland. Preceded in death by mother, Stacey Baggerly; grandparents, Paul and Glenda Shephard and Norman Lange.
Derrick is survived by his parents, Robert and Cindy Weaver; sister, Jennifer Lambert and husband, Randy; nephews, Michael and Patrick; grandparents, Howard and Grace Ann Weaver, Therese Lange all of Knoxville; numerous uncles. aunts, cousins, special brothers in bond, Brent Lange and Tyler Bayless and a host of friends and extended family in and around St. Mary's County, Maryland.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville with a Celebration of Life Service at 7 pm. Bob Manes officiating. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10 am for interment services with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Operation Honor Guard, 3901 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834 www.operationhonorguard.us
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Weaver family
