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Derek Salathian Sanders was born Nov. 13, 1977, to Gerald Dexter Sanders and Vernice Carnes in Memphis, TN.

Derek accepted Christ at an early age at Burdette United Methodist Church, where he remained an active member until his death.  He graduated from Kirby High School in 1997.  He continued his education at State Tech and received his HVAC certification from Vatterott Career College.

Derek used his skills working at numerous companies including Mr. Z's, Stereo One, William Sonoma, Capstone and Newly Wed foods.  He was also the owner of A1 Sounds and Installation, LLc.

Derek was preceded in death by his brother Fernando Sanders and grandmothers Sadie Miller and Cora Sanders Miller.

Derek leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter Delisa Sanders and one son Devin Dodson (Monica).  In addition, he leaves both parents, Vernice Golden-Carnes (J.C.) and Gerald Dexter Sanders (Margaret), his sisters Sacorsha Golden, Tamiko Wilson (Justin Sr.), Crystal Sanders, Shamica Williams, and Stephanie Marshall (Mark), and his brothers Kelvin Carnes, John V. Carnes (Windlyon), Joshua Williams, and Robert Williams.  Also mourning his loss is his significant other Vickie Marshall and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.