Derek Brooks Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Derek Brooks (Gainesville, Georgia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Derek left this world on November 22, 2025 at the age of 33, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Derek leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his mother Jennie Brooks; and his grandfather Bobby Orr. He is survived by: his wife Candace; his children, Brantley and Brooklyn (Derek); his sister Caroline Brooks; his nephew Liam Carroll; his grandmother Sandra Orr; his aunts and uncles, Stacy Rymer (Keith Rymer), Kellie Ledford (Jerry Ledford) and Melissa Smith (Raymond Smith); and his father Joseph Brooks. He is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends.
