Derrick V. Harrison Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Derrick Vincent Harrison, Sr was born on August 21st 1965 to Vivian Harrison and Curtis Harrison (decreased) in Philadelphia, PA @ Einstein Hospital. He was raised in Philadelphia which is known as the city of Brotherly Love before coming to Chester, PA to start a new chapter in the early 90s. He departed this life to join God in Heaven Paradise on February 29th 2020. Derrick attended services @ God’s Way of Living COGIC in Chester until his health took a toll. He had gotten saved & accepted the Lord into his heart on April 15th 2019. Derrick was known to his loved ones as “Debo” or “D-Most”. Derrick had an unique sense of humor that made everybody laugh @ the smallest jokes. He was a serious but non sense person that didn’t tolerate any drama or foolishness. Derrick favorite color was RED but didn’t really much care for the color PINK. Derrick didn’t play when it came to his wife, children or mother. Derrick was his mother’s ONLY child but the “GOLDEN CHILD” from his father. Derrick was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia School District before dropping out to earned his GED. Derrick earned the title “KING of SPADES” because he was undefeatable but taught many to play as well. Derrick was a loving but caring person that led him to be loved by many that knew him. Derrick always putting the needs of others before himself even if it meant giving his last. Derrick was an amazing man of great integrity that stood firmly on what he believed was right. Derrick previous worked as an asbestos worker until he became injured and disabled. Derrick met Anya in 2007 where their love began to blossom which led to them falling in love with each other and fighting to make their relationship survived the madness of obstacles that was coming their way. Since the beginning of his magical union with Anya, he knew that he wanted her by his side for eternity. Anya cared for her husband up until his finally day. Derrick had an unique love for his wife who was his PARTNER/BEST FRIEND and his children for they was his PRIDE/JOY. Derrick was preceded in death by Curtis Harrison (Father), Tyrone Harrison (Brother), Derrick Vincent Harrison, JR (Son) and Victoria Sani Harrison (unborn daughter). Derrick leaves to cherish his memory: wife Anya Harrison, daughter Sanya Harrison, two son(whom he helped raised) Jahmonte’ Sanchez, mother Vivian Harrison, brother Curtis Harrison, sister in love Micah-Anntonette Lewis (Willie), two brothers in love MarQuez Curry & Jose “Julio” Sanchez (Acee), grandson Samir Harrison, mother in love Mildred Murdock, father in love Durrell Murdock, grandma in love Elva Curry, special aunt who help raised him Beatrice Coleman, two special nieces TaNasia Sanchez & TayOnn Irving, a nephew that he took under his wings Ranir Irving, hosts of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews & close friends.

Derrick V. Harrison Sr.

August 21, 1965 - February 29, 2020