Derrick Thomas Mason

About Derrick

Derrick Thomas Mason was born into life June 21, 1965 on the south side of Chicago. Derrick was the first son born to Bill and Barbara Mason.

Derrick was raised by his parents and grandparents to know and love Jesus Christ. Derrick was baptized at Emmanuel Baptist Church, attended Triedstone Church of Chicago during his teen years and became a member at St. John Missionary Baptist Church for his adult life.

Derrick attended Chicago Vocational High School and graduated on-time with his classmates after having a very difficult freshman year. He went to summer school each year to make up for not attending classes as a freshman. He was very proud to graduate with his original classmates on time.

Derrick later joined the army and was medically discharged after he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the age of 21. He later graduated from DeVry University and pursued a career with AT&T where he met his wife, Kim.

Derrick later went to work for American Income Life and relocated to the Minneapolis area in 2006. Derrick’s career thrived at AIL where he earned the nick-name Diesel. Derrick loved working at AIL so much that it felt like an extended family to him. Derrick also was very proud of being a partner and a leader of people and also, for many years, the top salesperson.

Derrick loved people and enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. He converted to become a Minnesota Vikings fan and had season tickets after many struggling seasons as a Chicago Bear fan. Derrick worked hard and played hard. He was a grown-up with a big kid's heart.

Derrick departed this life on January 15, 2025 after battling Crohn's disease for most of his life and yielding to a battle with lung cancer for the past fourteen months. Derrick had a long life filled with medical battles but he never complained. He continued to fight through surgeries and lived a great life filled with love, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Mason; grandparents, Thomas & Olivia Wade, Willie Mason and Ethel Jones.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Kim; father Bill; brother Andre; Sister-Law Sylvia; God Sister Erika; his brothers from other mothers, Lawrence, Stephen and Chad; his in-laws Dave and Judy; his niece Gabby and nephew Rodney; his aunts and uncles, Gloria, Paulette, Brown, Charlie and Stan; his first cousins Jetaun, Kenny, Jessica, Jamal, Jerod, Toni, Montez and Joseph; his God-daughters Sophie and Gabby. Additionally, a host of too many extended family members and friends to name here. Derrick was loved by a lot of people.

May he rest in peace.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Derrick

January 25, 2025

Estes Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services 2201 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Order of Service

Processional

Song....................................................Brazia Davis

Scripture Reading................................. Chad Deley

Prayer....................................................Bill Mason

Resolution.............................................Toni Hyatte

Reading of Obituary...............................Toni Hyatte

Song...................................................Sophie Jerks

Remarks

Song....................................................Brazia Davis

Words Of Comfort........................Dr. Stanley Mason

Words Of Comfort.................Dr. A. Edward Davis, Jr.

Benediction................................ Dr. Stanley Mason

Recessional

Honorary Pallbearers

Lawrence Cooper Andre Mason Chad Deley Jamal Mason

Stephen Henry Kenny McDonald Interment

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55450

28 January 2025 10:00 AM

Repast

Mosaic Venue

817 5th Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Estes Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services