Obituary of Derick Michael Brown

Derick Michael Brown of Huntington, WV Derick Michael Brown, 21, of Huntington, formerly of Winfield, departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Huntington. He was born on May 5, 1994, at Logan, a son of Kresta Lea Lamb Brown of Smith Mountain Lake, VA and Kevin Ray Brown of Winfield. Derick was a 2012 graduate of Winfield High School. While living in Winfield, he played basketball at the Y and took Karate Lessons at USA Martial Arts Training Center at St. Albans. One of his lifelong favorite pass times was playing video games. However, his passion was music especially writing lyrics to songs and attending concerts. Derick was a fun loving, carefree person who loved his family and friends. Those left to love and cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, are his maternal grandparents, Hawk and Linda Walker Lamb of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; his paternal grandparents, Rev. Richard "P.J." and Carol Brown of Man; one uncle, Dewayne Lamb of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; and one niece, Summer Lamb of Smith Mountain Lake, VA along with a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m, Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. P.J. Tomblin and Rev. Donald Ellis officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services. In honor of Derick's wishes, his remains have been cremated. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.