He was born on June 21,1983 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. In 1995 he moved with his family to Charlotte, NC.
He graduated from Independence High School where he enjoyed playing football. He spent 5 years in Mesa AZ, where he was the first of his generation to graduate from college.
Derrick is survived by his 12 year old daughter, Jade Reyes, his mother, Carmel Rodriguez, sister, Cynthia Reyes and his father, Daniel Reyes.
A funeral mass will be held for Derrick at 1:00pm on Friday, September 17, 2021 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 8451 Idlewild Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 1:00pm on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Sharon Memorial Park 5716 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28212.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggests contributions to the "Go Fund Me" they have arranged in Derrick's honor.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Reyes family.