Funeral service for Derrick Ray Schmidt, age 52, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 2 PM on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Colwell officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until 2 PM on Monday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Derrick was born on April 29, 1971, in Vietnam to Thi Sul Schmidt and the late Jerry Wayne Schmidt. He was of the Baptist Faith. Derrick passed away on April 12, 2024, in Cullman, AL.
Survivors include his mother, Thi Sul Schmidt; children, Nicole Repasky, Kaleb Hawkins, and Hollie Taylor; fiancé, Brandi Cothren and her children, Katelyn, Brooklynn and Hayven; and sister, Melissia Meeks, her husband Tim, and their children, Hunter, Hayden, and Hallie Meeks.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Derrick Ray Schmidt.
9 Comments To "Derrick Ray Schmidt"
#1 Comment By Tamieka Tate On April 13, 2024 @ 10:28 am
RIH TACO❤️MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.
#2 Comment By Tiffany Hillsman On April 13, 2024 @ 11:55 pm
The most amazing soul anyone could have ever met.. I was blessed to have the years we had and aggravating one another but I couldn’t have imagined anyone else and the way we looked out for another like brother and sister would. You will be missed so much!! Your sis, Tiffany Hillsman
#3 Comment By Ann E Maples On April 14, 2024 @ 6:32 am
Remembering my thing about derrick taco and he was always there when I need him no matter what time it was and he would always find a way to see me also I have known him probably over 30yrs and he would call me and would say I love you too sis and he will always be my little brother and Im going to really miss him but baba we will see each other some day and it’s ever good bye we would say later and I’m going to really miss you and I will always love you with all my heart because you’re my brother taco
#4 Comment By Adrian Whitworth On April 14, 2024 @ 8:05 am
Sorry about your loss wish his family the best he was a good friend in school
#5 Comment By Alicia On April 14, 2024 @ 1:36 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this oh I loved him so much he was my homie boy my condolences to u and ur family
#6 Comment By Rhonda On April 14, 2024 @ 8:10 pm
RIP Taco! Loved hanging out with you way back in the day! Prayers to the family!
#7 Comment By ANITA M EDWARDS On April 15, 2024 @ 11:05 am
We are so sorry to hear about Derrick passing. We love you all and are praying for you all. Sorry we already had obligations and we’re unable to attend and visit with you all.
Love Gregg, Anita, Jon Edwards & families
Love Dora Owens
#8 Comment By Burns Brenda On April 16, 2024 @ 6:04 am
I am so very sorry to hear of what I know him by Taco.Such a good guy and person to know.We had many conversations and I took care of him many times.I thought of him as a friend every one should know.My hearts out to his mom and Family as he will be missed.May God wrap his arms around each of you and Love and prayers to you Nan.Brenda Burns
#9 Comment By Eli On August 31, 2024 @ 4:50 pm
As I remember him he was a good father to me, as he and his/my family have forgotten me I hope he Rest In Peace, As I remember he was a funny father and a good one I always Love u Derrick/ Birth Dad