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Derek Jerome Leavens

February 26, 1969 - October 3, 2016

Mr. Derek Jerome Leavens, age 47, of Douglas passed away Monday afternoon, October 3, 2016, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah following a short illness. Mr. Leavens was born February 26, 1969 to the late Herbert Chester Leavens and Ann Holton Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Coffee County, was the owner of A to Z Lawn Care. He was a member of the NRA Organization. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Daryl Glenn Leavens. Mr. Leavens was a member of West Ward Church of God. Survivors include: 1 Son: D. J. Leavens of Alma, GA; 2 Daughters: Breanna (Tyler) Ware of Broxton, GA., and Faith Leavens of Alma, GA; Mother: Ann Holton Leavens of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Janet Leavens Aldridge of Carrollton, GA; 2 Nieces, Several Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 3:30 P. M., at West Ward Church of God with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating. The interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers were: Mark Grantham, Greg Day, John Adams, Mike Mercer, Joey Vaughn and Tidwell Carter. Special Musical Selections, “Go Rest High On That Mountain” was presented by the Soloist, Jason Hunkapiller, with CD Music and “Lead Me Home” was presented on CD by Jamey Johnson. During a Video Program, “Precious Memories was rendered by a CD of Alan Jackson. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by Rev. Olin Greer, at the Key Board. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Mr. Derek Jerome Leavens, age 47, of Douglas passed away Monday afternoon, October 3, 2016, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah following a short illness. Mr. Leavens was born February 26, 1969 to the late Herbert Chester... View Obituary & Service Information

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