Derek Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi

Derek Smith

May 4, 1968 - January 2, 2026 (57 years old)

Jackson, Mississippi

Derek Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi

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Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home

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Derek Smith

May 4, 1968 - January 2, 2026 (57 years old)

Jackson, Mississippi

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Derek Smith Obituary

The passing of Derek Smith in Jackson, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 57. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Derek Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Derek may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Shirley Smith and Georgia Hollins Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home



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Jan 09

Visitation

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home
19068 US-51, Hazlehurst, MS 39083

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Jan 10

Funeral service

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home
19068 US-51, Hazlehurst, MS 39083

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Jan 10

Memorial service

Memorial Park Cemetery
19068 US-51, Hazlehurst, MS 39083

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