Mr. Derek D. Harrison, Sr.

Celebrating the life of our charismatic, flamboyant and dapper son, who we love so very much. Derek Dwayne Harrison was a cherished and beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson and cousin. He was born on November 11, 1987, to mother, Pamela Jones and his father, Edward Harrison, Jr. Derek was a loving person with a kind-hearted soul. Derek grew up in the Alief area of Houston, Texas and attended Bonham Elementary School, Ollie Middle School and Alief-Taylor High School. He grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and a deep passion for life, love, God, and family.
Derek was baptized at an early age on May 7, 2002, at Higher Dimension Church, where he attended with his family. He loved to listen to music, dress, shop and play and watch sports, especially basketball, the game he cherished. He enjoyed simple pleasures like chatting with family and friends, and hanging out with his kids whenever possible. He was very smart, detailed-oriented and loved helping others whenever possible. He had a charitable heart and spirit and was the type of person that would take the shirt off of his back without thinking twice. Derek loved family that was one of the most precious things to him beyond anything else. He was determined provide for his family to give them the life he felt they deserved.
Derek was a very motivated person with entrepreneurial ambitions. He loved fashion and cars. His creativity, humor, and kindness touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He had several businesses that he was pursuing. He loved to cook, which he inherited from generations of women in the family. He was always willing to learn. He acquired a lot of responsibility and business work ethics from his mom, whom he loved dearly. He approached life with a persistent and strategic work ethic. He embodied resilience by his ability to find harmony in the midst of life's challenges. Derek's unwavering commitment to balance both his professional and parental responsibilities was his top priority. He was a very strong, loving, present, supportive and devoted father to his sons, Derek Jr. and Romalius. They were his pride and joy.
Derek departed this life unexpectedly at the age of 37, on May 20, 2025. We are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. His passing has left a void in our hearts, as well as for those whose lives were touched by him. His death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but his love and our love leave a memory no one can steal. Derek will now rest in peace and be united with cherished relatives that preceded him in death: his brother, Donyea Sirls, Sr.; step grandfather, Johnnie Robinson; maternal great grandmother, Minnie Spriggs; and his great uncle, James Earl Burns; along with a host of other relatives.
Derek leaves precious memories and loved ones behind and is survived by his loving mother, Pamela Jones of Fresno, TX; father, Edward Harrison, Jr. of Rosharon, TX; two sons, Derek Harrison, Jr. and Romalius Harrison, both of Fresno, TX; four brothers, Rodney Brown (Ashaya) of Fresno, TX, Brian Brown, Sr., Jamal Muckleroy, and Jacobe Harrison, all of Houston, TX; one sister, Peyton Harrison of Houston, TX; four nieces, Za'Riah Brown and Delilah Sirls, both of Fresno, TX, and London and Kelani of Houston, TX; seven nephews, Donyea Sirls, Jr. and Dontaye Sirls, both of Killeen, TX, Rodney Brown, III and Josiah Brown, both of Fresno, TX, and Brian Brown, Jr., Braylon Harrison, and Egypt Harrison, all of Houston, TX; uncle, Charlie Jones, III of Houston, TX; aunts, Charlene Jones of Stafford, TX, Natasha Jones of Houston, TX and Kimberly Harrison (her daughters, Cecilia and Ashley, and son Matt) of Missouri City, TX; grandparents, Lavora Robinson of Houston, TX, Charlie Jones, Jr. of Fresno, TX and Gloria and Edward Harrison, Sr. of Missouri City, TX. He also leaves in remembrance a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Derek Dwayne Harrison, Sr. had an uncanny ability to reach people, and he truly lived his life to the fullest. He lived life and was happy, and even when he wasn't you may have even never known. He had the biggest heart, caring, giving spirit and a wonderful smile. He was fearless, independent, thoughtful, and passionate about life. He was extremely strong-willed and moved only on his own time, but with good intentions and love in his heart always. He will be profoundly missed by many. A life well-lived, a soul deeply loved, gone too soon but will never be forgotten. Derek will be forever remembered, and we will always carry his memory in our hearts. Derek is forever loved.
 

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