Memorial Suggestions
Services: Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00 in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street
Burial: Graceland Cemetery
Visitation: 10:00 – 11:00 am at St. Paul Baptist Church
Derrick D. Martin, age 38, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, September 9, 2016. Beloved father, brother, nephew and friend to so many. He was born on September 4th 1978 in Racine, WI to Arnold aka Mickey and Julie Ann (nee: Hunter) Martin. His mother Julie Ann, baby brother Collin and his grandmother Emma “Ruth” Nunn lives were claimed in a fatal car accident in 1982 when he was the delicate age of two and one half years old that left him behind to be raised by his father Arnold “Mickey” Van Martin, who precede him and his aunt and uncle Earlene and Wesley Egerson. Derrick attended St. Paul Baptist Church with his father.
After his father went home to be with the Lord in 2005 Derrick was left alone to run the multiple family businesses at a young age along with his cousins, Romayne Wilson, Stanley Egerson, Keith Briscoe and uncle, Frank Martin.
Derrick was an avid race car driver and owned several race cars. In his free time he loves golfing and spending time with his children. Derrick was a natural charmer, his smile lit up the room when he arrived and his laughter filled it too. Not to mention he was a savvy business man. He enjoyed being around family and friends and had a big heart.
He is survived by his long time Fiancée’ Lisa Escamilla, daughter Julianna Martin, Son Denaley Martin, daughter Delaney Martin, daughter Cierra Peterik and stepson JC Butler all of Racine, WI; sister Patricia, brother-in-law Martin, nieces Jalaihia, Brittany, Telihia Tyson all of Talyor, MS and maternal grandfather Colvin Nunn of Racine, WI. Derrick leaves to cherish his memory a host of special aunts, Earlie Mae Briscoe, Earlene Egerson, Bernice Wilson, and Carlene Smith, special uncles Zannie Martin and David (Gene) Wilson and Frank Martin, his many cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Derrick was preceded in death by his dearly loved parents Arnold “Mickey” Van and Julie Ann Martin, Stepmother Mary Ann Martin (nee: Buckley), brother Collin E. Martin, paternal grandparents Mae Etta and Kermit Martin; maternal grandmother Emma “Ruth” Nunn and several other uncles and aunts.
Celebration of Derrick’s life will be held on Friday, September 16th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street. Pastor Bishop Lawrence Kirby will be officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Homegoing Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Racine community for the support they have shown Derrick over the years. Derrick will be deeply missed by all!
Eddie and Cindy Martin says
Our hearts are heavy. What a sweet and respectful young man. May he rest in peace.
Kelvin Jackson says
Rest well in heaven, my brother… You would be miss, and always be remember.
Meka J says
R.I.H
Tyrenda williams says
Sending all prayer’s from the williams and moore family
Mercedez Haun says
We are all going to miss you so much. We love you man.Gone way too soon R I.P.
Jessica mccray says
RIP Derrick, praying for your family
Anonymous says
My condolences to the family. Derrick will be missed. Praying the Lord gives you all the strength to get through this difficult time.
Rhonda Carr says
My condolences to the family. Derrick will be missed. I pray the Lord gives you all the strength to get through this difficult time.
JOSH GOLDEN. says
I can’t believe u gone my FIREND and Homie R.I.H.
L.green says
Derrick will be deeply missed……
Nora L. Jones says
The Martin and Eggerson have my deepest condolences! My prayers are with the family!
L.green says
To the Martin Family: Sorry for your loss Derrick will be deeply missed.. he was a great guy.
Kylha says
Sending my deepest condolences to the Martin Family and friends.
Dawn Gast says
Derrick I have known u since u were 14 and I saw u grow from a young man …to a man… the years u had with my sister Lindsay and watch y’all start a family…even though things didn’t go as planned u were still family …. So may u rest in peace with your family in heaven now … U will be greatly missed and always loved … Just keep on watching after your kids cuz they will always need u …. It’s not goodbye it’s I will c u later …??❤️
Kendra McLain says
Rest In Peace! Derrick and to all of your loved ones that are in heaven. Gone but never forgotten.
Larry Martin says
Rest in Heaven Cuz.Derrick you are a Beautiful Soul that touched so many hearts and you will be missed.
Larry Martin says
RIH Derrick You are a beautiful soul that touched so many hearts and you will be truly missed.
Salena Kent says
Rest in peace!!!
JB says
You will be dearly missed lil cuz love til eternity.
Anonymous says
My heart and prayers goes out to the entire Martin family.R.I.P derrick you will be truly missed by all who knew you
Meka bratton says
Derrick you will be missed I will always remember you having my back growing up at elementary and middle school and it was nice having a big cousin to go to school cuz I never had a brother in my life and I consider you as my brother growing up love you cousin
Anonymous says
Jennifer , Arnold, Braeley n Kayden Pettigrew
Karen claybrook says
Karen claybrook
Ana Sanchez says
Gonna to young R.I.P. No more pain
Minister Robert Carter Sr says
Rest in peace
Katina Townsend says
May you find comfort in the word of God…My deepest sympathy to the FAMILY may God keep you in your time of sorrow …….
melissa petz and family says
Derrick you will be dearly missed by many I’ll never forget the day u called me mickey blue eyes….
Dorothy bizzle an family says
Sending prayers of love and comfort to the family in this time of loss of family member…… From Dorothy Bizzle an family……
Penelope Briskey says
Praying for Ur Family Weepin g last fora might joy comes in the morning
Julie Hadlock says
I am so sorry ?
Sending love to his family ?
Doris Rowe Ofield says
So sorry for your loss, Praying God gives you the strength to get through this!!
Beth Vara says
So very sorry for your loss
Many prayers sent to family and friends
Demietria edmonson says
I love u cousin so much u will be greatly missed and to your children may they hold their heads high and keep u close to their hearts we love them as much as we do u
Stacy Love says
You will truly be missed lil cuz….
Crystal Bizzle says
You will be truly missed.
Tootie Venzant says
You will be missed
Courtney Thompson and family says
R.I.P.
Rev. Della J. Buckley says
RIP Derrick…May you receive God’s grace and mercy.
Sharon martin and family says
So sorry to the family, may your hearts not be weary, may God give you strength to carry on with your lives as he would want you to, for losing a loved one is never easy. Be blessed in all you do.
Qyla Person says
My condolences to the family. Praying for the Lord’s comfort in your time of mourning.
R.Nunn says
Rest in Heaven Family
Marrica Brown says
You will be truly missed
Anonymous says
I would like to send my heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Martin and I send my prayers to everyone.
Sorry for your loss
Camila Gomez says
You are sadly missed by us all, West Side
Camila Gomez says
You will always be in our memories and never forgotten.
WEST SIDE
Raylena says
Praying for strength for those who are left to cherish the memories made and those that weren’t! I will truly miss your beautiful bashful smile❤
Gloria Grant-Conners says
Prayers to the family…jehovah will comfort nd strengthen u in ur time of need…..sorry for ur loss…
Debbie KIDD says
Rip Derrick u will be miss
Tony Miller/Martin for those who don't know me I am Franklin Martin son says
This big cousin Tony u will be sadly miss and never forgotten even tho we did not hang out together or get the opportunity for u to get to know me as your first cousin I just wanna let u know that I am loss with out u a very special cousin I was not able to hang out with RIP
KATHLEEN YOUNG says
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU MISSING YOUR CONTAGIOUS SMILE(AMEN)
KATHLEEN YOUNG says
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU LOVE YOU BABYBOY MISSING YOUR CONTAGIOUS SMILE
Francisco Aceves says
My deeps condolences to all the family. Iam going to miss talking to Derrick, and miss him calling me (cuñado ) even thou I do not have sisters. R.I.P
Cindy and Fanny Garner says
Very respectable young man and may he R.I.P
Sheila Egerson says
The Holidays will not be the same without you Dairy Queen!! ? My heart is broken…. Miss YOU! Your special cousin Sheila ?
Kelli Nelson says
Derrik was an amazing and friendly person! He is going to missed more than anyone can handle! So sad for such a wonderful and caring person to leave us so soon! Your family and friends are in my prayers!! Be strong! That’s what he wuld have wanted! ❤️❤️??
Kelli Nelson says
Derrick was an amazing person! He was always giving and loving to anyone he met! I honestly didn’t know him personally; but I knew how sweet and kind he was! He was taking away from us too soon; but he knows how much we all care about him! Rest in peace my friend and know you will always be a part of each and every one of us!
Angie Cantu says
Still hard to know you are gone from this earth! You were always sweet and kind. You will be missed!
vselediSon says
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