Obituary For Derrick A. Myrick

Mr. Derrick A. Myrick, 54, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence.

Derrick Anthony Myrick was born in Atlanta, GA to Brenda Adams Myrick and the late Freddie Eugene Myrick on December 13, 1964. He departed his early home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence in Columbus, GA. He was educated in the public schools of Atlanta and graduated from C.L. Harper High School in the Class of 1982. He attended the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and the Atlanta campus of Mercer University. Derrick sent many years working in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster and risk assessment manager, until his health failed. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Westside Community C.M.E. Church. Even as a child, his voice was recognized as outstanding. He sang in youth choirs at Mathlema A.M.E. Church and Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church where his mother was the musician. Later, he sang with the Majestic Choir of Ben Hill UMC and the Atlanta Philharmonic Chorale of Atlanta. He later connected with Carter Monumental C.M.E. Church, where he has worked faithfully until his death, serving as choir president and former trustee. His delight was praising the Lord with his blessed and melodious voice. He leaves to cherish precious memories: his loving mother, Brenda Adams Wise; three devoted brothers, Terence Wise (Paula), Dr. Carlos Wise (Desonuia), and Rev. Alejandro Wise (Sonja); sister, Cheryl Curtis; aunts, Bobbie Wise Wilson, Elizabeth Faye Smith (Al), Marcella T. Wise, Rochelle Myrick Cook (Albert), Corliss Myrick Ellis (Jimmy), Karen Myrick Carrington (Michael); his favorite, cousin Yolanda King; best friend, Kem Rocurt; his godmother, Ola Allen; the Rutledge, Winston, and Adams clans; nieces; nephews; and the Carter Monumental Church Family.

A Celebrating of Life Service for Mr. Myrick will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. EST in the sanctuary of the Holsey Monumental C.M.E. Church, 6028 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA, with the Rev. Dr. L.K. Allen, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Marseille Cemetery. The remain will lie in state at the church on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. EST until the funeral hour. The family can be contacted at the residence of Mrs. Brenda Wise, 7646 Hwy. 103, West Point, GA

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The angels have conveyed you to heaven. Rest well cousin Derrick. I will forever miss you and your warm, beautiful smile. May God bless the family with peace and comfort. Valerie W. Tatum

- Valerie

Shocking! I thank God for allowing me to connect cousin Derrick 8 years ago. Amazingly we grew in the same area of town (Adamsville, Collier Heights, Fairburn Rd) and didn’t know my Winston, West Point family connections were so close. Thank God for your life and the many conversations. I know to be absent from the body is present with the Lord.

- Valerie Winston

I am literally still in a state of shock. Derrick was loved by everyone. I am surely going to miss all of our long phone and FB messenger conversations. Although I miss you, it warms my heart to know that you are no longer suffering. I love you cuzzin.

- Andrea Cox