Derrick Parks

Derrick Parks was a 46-year-old man whose life was lived in the rhythms of the Las Vegas area. Public records and contemporary reporting name him simply and factually: a neighbor, an adult son of his generation, a person known to his community even if broader details about his daily life are limited in the public record.

What is certain from reliable public sources is the date when friends and family were changed forever: on April 14, 2016, Derrick died in Las Vegas. He was 46 years old. Beyond those facts, the public reporting does not provide a published, family-authorized obituary or detailed biographical narrative. That lack of publicly available personal remembrances means many intimate details — the stories that reveal favorite pastimes, the work that gave him purpose, the names of people who loved him — are not visible in newspaper archives or official notices we could locate.

Even when public records are sparse, it is important to pause and honor the fact that Derrick was a real person whose life mattered. He belonged to someone — family, friends, neighbors — who feel the loss and who carry private memories that deserve respect. This page is intended to hold a quiet place for those memories: a short, compassionate recognition that Derrick existed, that he had a life with value, and that his death on April 14, 2016, was the closing of that life.

If you are a family member, friend, or someone who knew Derrick and would like to add remembrances, photos, or details to make his page more personal and complete, those contributions can help transform these few public facts into a fuller, warmer portrait. For now, this remembrance keeps to the verified public record while offering a respectful space for the private memories that truly define a life.