Jerome Derrick

Jerome Derrick Sr. was born on September 11, 1968, in Dayton, OH. He was the baby of seven children and departed this life March 24, 2025.

Jerome was a graduate of Belmont High school class of 1988 and played football. He studied at Illinois Valley Community College where he played football. He also attended Knoxville College where he also played football. Jerome believed in hard work.

He was a forklift driver for Westrock in Newark, New Jersey for over 20 years. Jerome moved back to Dayton, OH in 2017 where he then worked at Fuyao glass as a primer technician, and part-time as a custodian at Sinclair Community College until 2020.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Savannah and Fannie Derrick, and sister Janet Derrick.

Jerome is survived by his wife Jeronda E. Johnson Derrick, (2) sons Jerome Derrick Jr. of Virginia, Jepthaw Derrick of Newark, New Jersey, (2) daughters Joi Scipio-Derrick and Jasmine Derrick both of Newark, New Jersey, (2) brothers Jeff (Cheryl) Derrick, Jay Derrick, (3) sisters Jennifer (John) Harden, Jill Derrick, Janell Derrick, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and grandchildren Special friends Ja’Ron Appleberry and Phoenix Minniefield. Best friend Elonza
Chatfield, The Evergreen crew: Marvin Todd, Tony Jackson, Chris Lunderman, Ozie Hinton, Travis Starks (deceased).