Derek is survived by his mother and step-father, Kathy and Glenn Lysogorski; son, Zachary LaConte; daughter, Dianna Steenburg; brother, Michael LaConte; sisters, Kristin Martin, Tammy Koga, and Tina Wade; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the home of his mother, 105 Tammy Court, New Bern, 28560.
Arrangements are held by Cotten Funeral home and online condolences can be made in Derek's honor at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.