Derrick Verse

Derrick A. Verse, 40, resident of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on August 6, 2012. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 21, 1971 and he leaves to cherish a loving mother Winifred Verse Barry and Step Father Ray Allen. Preceeding Derrick in death are beloved family members Alex McDade, Alberta McDade, Gwen Rudolph, Maurice Atwater and Stavon McDade. Derrick will forever be remembered by his devoted siblings Eric (Jannienne) Verse, Tywanna McDade, Julian McDade, Reverend Lance (Pam) McDade and JaQuam (Merrick) Collins, his beloved children Ashley, Derricka, Deaerius, Derrick, Jasmine, Odysste and Demarlo, and Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Special Friends whom were blessed to know him. Derrick loved having fun with family and friends, could always be counted on to offer a listening ear, and embraced life with a focus on enjoying each moment and a desire to make a positive impact..

Derrick touched the lives of those he loved with his infectious smile and laugh, as well as his generosity and commitment to family. His trademark humour and fashion-sense are fondly remembered. Friends are invited to pay their respects to Derrick at James H. Cole Funeral Home – 2624 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI48208 - on Sunday, August 12th and Monday, August 13th, during regular visitation hours. Close friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, August 14th, at 12:30 p.m. at the same location of James H. Cole Funeral Home, followed by a RePass at Toros MC – 1246 Grand River, Detroit, MI48204. The family requests all floral arrangements or acknowledgements be sent to James H. Cole Funeral Home.



When I’m Gone

When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smiles

Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember the good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I’ve had loads of fun

Forget that I ever stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day

And come - in the evening- when the sun
Paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best