Derek Nathaniel Johnson (21 Feb 1963 - 7 Aug 2022)
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- Location
- Streatham Cemetery Garratt Lane Tooting SW17 0LT
- Date
- 7th Sep 2022
- Time
- 2pm
- Location
- Chak 89 105 Bond Road Mitcham CR4 3HG
- Date
- 7th Sep 2022
- Time
- 4.30pm
In loving memory of Derek Nathaniel Johnson, a kind, loving, hard-working, sociable person who was taken from his loved ones suddenly on 7th August 2022.
Known and loved by many people from all walks of life, Derek was someone you could count on in a crisis as well as being the life and soul of any party. He lit up a room with his ever present smile but at the same time, didn't suffer fools gladly.
He loved sports and was a popular member of two football teams as well as a cricket team. For him, playing sports was a way to spend time with old friends and travelling around the world was a way to make new ones.
He loved family and always made time to be around immediate and extended family as much as he could.
He gave his all to his job at BT, completing 43 years service before retiring . His was to enjoy more leisure time with his partner, Christine, whilst also supporting their three children, as they begin to make their mark on the world.
Sadly, this was not to be as he passed away unexpectedly within days of retiring. He will be greatly missed - the world has lost a true gentleman.
Please help us to keep him alive in our hearts by taking the time to share a memory of Derek, here.
Thank you.
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RIP My Friend
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I would like to first send my deepest condolences to all the family. We have truly lost a special person.
Dear Derek, I cannot put into words how sad it was and still is to hear of your passing. I will always remember your smile and your funny sense of humour. You are a true gentleman and brilliant friend who always had time for people. We go back over 30 years and I will never forget you. We have truly lost a wonderful human being - gone to soon. Your friend Wendy ❤️🌹🙏🏾
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To my special friend,
You were always such a special friend,
So loyal, kind and dear,
My heart is filled with sadness
Knowing you’re no longer here.
I miss you more than ever,
Why did you have to leave?
I think of you and hope you knew
How much your friendship meant to me
Now, I’m here without you
Remember happy times we shared
So much joy and laughter
And the way you truly cared
I will never forget you,
A friend like you is hard to find
You had so many lovely qualities
I feel blessed that you were my special friend.
H&Shareen
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Dear Christine & Family
It is with deep sorrow that I learned of Derek's Death.
He was known for his infectious smile, signature laugh, disarming demeanour and his larger than life personality.
At Cricket during the water break he would run to the boundary to ask me if I was OK.
I will surely miss him since I loved him as a Nephew.RIP
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Having known Derek for a number of years, spending a lot of time supporting two of our loves of football and cricket. I was fortunate enough to have spent a few years during the summer cricket coaching with him at the Bank of England. Also providing him with the odd ticket to watch Tottenham play away in the North West.
A truly more genuine person you could not meet, I’ll miss your smile, and your always nice greeting whenever we met or communicated.
Condolences to the Family and all your loved ones
RIEP Derek
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Sending my sincere condolences to Derek’s family.
Derek was such a great person, becoming a good friend some 43 years ago when we first met. His passing has come as such a shock and sadness.
God bless your family and rest in peace Derek.
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You me and my uncle Derek in Portland Jamaica 1997 on one of our many visits. Your smile was everlasting like your endearing personality. Rest in Peace my dear friend of 43 yrs and still can’t believe you’re gone. God Bless you and your family.
4th March 2011 !
DJ with few BT boys 29.07.22
Alan stuart and del At his leaving bt do
A lovely time in Cyprus 🙏🏽xx
Having a great time 3 The Soul in Paphos Cyprus June 2017 xx
Battersea summer 2022
Our last outing for an amazing book launch We had a fantastic evening
Another true SACC Legend gone Diego,DJ,Our extended family,Our boys in the hood Hazlehurst Estate Crew, my honourable friend all our hearts is at half mast shocked, devastated time has stopped personally for me as you always say “Hold tight GT one love”.
10 of us went away for a week to a Greek island, Ipsos, in 1986....one CRAZY holiday!!
With friends xxx
Great moment with out team that will always stays with me. RIP DJ.
“What time we leaving Stuart…?” - this would’ve probably been our conversation …
Good friends having fun, enjoying life and reflecting on life's journey. Derek rest in eternal peace. Gone but not forgotten. Love always Marcia
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