Derrick Faniel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Derrick Faniel (Saginaw, Michigan), who passed away on September 18, 2025 at the age of 50. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his parents, Dartha Faniel and Robert E. Threets; his children, Tyanada Woods, Oni (Guanren), DaNeya, Derrick Faniel Jr. and DeyVeone Faniel; his grandchildren, Ila, Onterrya and Siyora; his siblings, Lakita McDougle, Markee Jones (Erica), Varick and Desmond Williams; and his cousins, Sherrandra, Quanta, Shon and Corey Faniel. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.