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Derek John King, 59, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life January 7, 2020 at Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born in Scotland, England, January 8, 1960, to James Henry King and Rose Montgomery White King. He was a salesman by trade.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Delton & Mae King and son, Nick King.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle King; sons, Zach King and wife Jessie and Jacobs Russet; and by four grandchildren, Braxton Nations, Mason King, Everett King and Gavin Russett.

Graveside service 2 p.m., Sunday, January 12, at Easthaven Cemetery

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Comment Link Saturday, 11 January 2020 16:00 posted by Tina Woolley
So sorry, to hear your loss of your husband. Praying for you and your family. Love ❤️Aunt Faye Woolley & family! ✝️?
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Comment Link Friday, 10 January 2020 13:46 posted by Brandi Smith
Prayers for the family! So sorry for their loss
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Comment Link Friday, 10 January 2020 08:19 posted by Darren Badeaux
Fly high my friend. Prayers to you and your family.
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Comment Link Thursday, 09 January 2020 07:39 posted by Homer Bessonette
Rip .my friend until we meet again!!
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Comment Link Thursday, 09 January 2020 07:09 posted by Greg Marlow
Til Valhalla my friend
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Comment Link Wednesday, 08 January 2020 21:19 posted by Ann Burr
So sorry for precious Zach to endure this loss, much love to the entire family.
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Comment Link Wednesday, 08 January 2020 19:13 posted by Theresa
So sorry for y’all loss! I will be praying for you all
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Comment Link Wednesday, 08 January 2020 18:27 posted by Kathy Robertson
So very sorry for your loss??
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