Derek Randell Parson, Jr.

Derek Randell Parson, Jr. affectionately known as “Lil Derek” was born April 10, 2007, in Manning, South Carolina to Derek and Shalonda Robinson, Sr.

Derek was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating Class of 2025 from Lakewood High School in Sumter, South Carolina. Derek was employed at Becton Dickinson and Company (BD).

Derek enjoyed spending time with his family and friends (in the country). He enjoyed traveling with his family.

Derek was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willie Conyers; and his great grandmother, Beulah Parson.

Derek departed this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Derek leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Derek and Shalonda Parson, Sr. of Pinewood, South Carolina; sisters, Rakiana Robinson and Derrionna Parson both of Pinewood, South Carolina and Latia Watson of Manning, South Carolina; a brother, Detravis Baxter of Summerton, South Carolina; his grandparents, Gracia Conyers of Pinewood, South Carolina, Helen Reif of Manning, South Carolina and James and Carrie Parson of Davis Station, South Carolina; nieces and nephews, Ian Mixon, Jr., Tamia Watson, Shamarion Ceasar, Shamar Watson, Deshawn Lesane, Jr., Isahiah Baxter, Hunter Grey Baxter, and Wynter Sky Baxter; a host of aunts, uncles, two special cousins, Jaevion Pugh and JaMai Richardson, Duke Family as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friendswhose lives were touched by his presence.

His legacy will forever live in the hearts of those blessed to have known and loved him.