Birth date: Jan 9, 1982 Death date: Apr 14, 2021
Derrick Howard Thomas, age 39 of Moravia, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Derrick was born on January 9, 1982 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Howard Thomas Jr. and Deborah Marlin. He w Read Obituary
Derrick was a good man glad to know he is in a better place
I knew Derrick from work, janitorial at Cargil. He helped me get my apt. He and Stevie were my downstairs neighbors. They had 2 dogs, one was a Mastiff. My dog loved peeking in their window and barking at their dog. I didn't get to know him too much but I thought they were an awesome couple and great neighbors. My sister and I ran into Derrick and his sons in Albia a couple years ago. It was great catching up with him and meeting his boys. I had often wondered what had happened to him and Stevie. May he RIP.
So many fond memories of hanging out with Derrick in Moravia. He was one of my first friends when I moved to town and we used to hang out at his mom's restaurant on the square, playing songs on the jukebox and playing pool. I also recall he always had great movie recommendations and was kind to everyone. My heart breaks for the whole family and we are keeping you all in our prayers.
