Derek A. Fitchett Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Derek A. Fitchett in Woodbridge, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Derek left this world on December 17, 2025 at the age of 63, 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. You may also light a candle in honor of Derek A. Fitchett or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Derek departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Derek may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Derek leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Glander Fitchett and Edith Fitchett; and his sisters, Yvonne Batts and Gloria Bigger. He is survived by: his daughters, Amina Mitchell and Charnise Joyner; and his siblings, Elvira Henry (Thomas), Venessa Prescott-Griffin (Richard) and Glander Fitchett Jr.. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
