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Derek D. Stephens


Sunrise: September 4, 1962

Sunset: January 23, 2025

Derek Stephens, 62, of Norfolk, VA passed away in January 2025.

Derek was born on September 4, 1962, to Samuel and Ethel Stephens in South Boston, VA. After Derek graduated from high school, he went on to study mathematical sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University. After completing school, he began his career as a systems engineer.

In 1983, Derek married Deanna Wilson in Chesapeake, VA. They would go on to have three incredible children and five amazing grandchildren.

Derek’s hobbies were watching college bands, watching history documentaries, and watching Star Trek on television. His favorite pastime was driving his car while listening to jazz. Derek played the alto saxophone and once won an award while in high school.

Memorial Service: Saturday, February 15, 2025 11:00 AM New Hope Baptist Church 1317 Gust Lane Chesapeake, Virginia

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    Janet Edmunds Williams says

    Sending prayers to the family. Derek was a quiet and kind person in high school. May God bless and keep you during these difficult times ❤️

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    Joyce Foster says

    Praying for the family of Derek Stephens May each of you find strength in one another and those who love you.

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    Beverly Bell says

    “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
    Ecclesiastes 3:1
    By God’s Divine Order,
    Derek David Stephens has completed his purpose on Earth. Through faith in Jesus Christ, Derek’s love, his kindness, his courage, his creativity, his integrity, his vision and his faithfulness to God, to family and to friends will remain in the hearts of all he touched as comfort during this season of sorrow.🙏🙏🙏

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