Derrick A. Dunn

DERRICK ANDREW DUNN, was born Derrick Andrew Daniels on August 15, 1958. He was the eldest son of Edith Daniels and the late David Capers. Edith Daniels married Charles Dunn, jr. in 1963; at which time, Charles Dunn, jr. legally adopted Derrick. Derrick was affectionately know to many as “Double D”, “Heavy D”, and “Monkey” by his sister. Derrick departed this life on October 10, 2015. Derrick married Lynette Talley. They had two daughters, Linea and Shanaiea Dunn. He also had twins, Deneada and Deneane Dunn, by Cynthia (Cindy) Witherspoon. Derrick received his education through the Baltimore City Public School system and graduated from Fairmount Hill High School where he received his diploma and a certification in Auto Mechanics. Derrick held numerous occupations. He specialized in animal research at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, working with baboons, monkeys,dogs, and other animals. Derrick relocated to Georgia for several years, working as a Patient Care Provider, where he was loved and adored by everyone, especially his patients. Derrick returned to Maryland and worked in the automotive field, with focus on oversized tires, including tractor trailer tires and mag wheels. That was his passion. Derrick was such a good tire changer, customers would specify the only “Double D” could work on their vehicle. Derrick was very protective of his family, and when he needed, he could be very stern and forthright. He was very kind and generous man and would do anything for anybody, anytime. But don’t get it twisted; step out of line , and this kind, generous man could turn into a beast, all for the sake of his family and what was morally right. Derrick had this unique way of brightening the room when he walked in; always making people smile. Derrick was also known for imitating people. He was forever impersonating family members and friends. He did this so well, that everyone would fall out laughing. Derrick frequently attended Freedom Missionary Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Charles Dunn, Jr. He later accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Derrick leaves to mourn and cherish his memory: four daughters, Linea, Shanaiea, Deneada and Deneane Dunn; his mother, Edith Dunn; his father, Charles Dunn, Jr.; eight siblings, Charles Charon Dunn, Danny Ulysses Hicks, Pamela April Harris, Micheal, Antoinetta and Gabriel Dunn, Angela Dunn-Johnson, and Krystal Melton; two sisters in law, Harlow Dunn and Annette Hicks; one brother in law, James T. Harris; one granddaughter, Saione Epps; an expected granddaughter, Sanai Wagstaff; four nieces, Christina and Jamie Harris, Tatyana and Kamira Dunn; two nephews, James (jason) Sharp, Jr. and Danny Ulysses Hicks, Jr.; and a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles and a very special friend Bridgette Jones.

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Derrick A. Dunn

August 15, 1958 - October 10, 2015