Dereck lived in Lamar and later in Bronaugh where he graduated from high school in 2014. He loved being a father to his daughter, Blair, and enjoyed hunting and fishing, video gaming, taking care of the goats, and being with his family. Derek was a member of the Sheldon Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Cathy and stepdad, Rocky Pickering; his daughter, Blair; siblings, Donald Pickering, Sky Soard, Diamonnd Pickering, and Roberta Pickering; his grandmother, Sharon Cline; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Dice.
A Celebration of Life will be held be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Sheldon Baptist Church in Sheldon, MO with Pastor Jerod Lamb officiating.
