Derral F. Phillips Jr., 29 of Freehold, NJ transitioned to be with God on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at home. Derral Jr. was born November 15, 1990 in Long Branch, NJ to Tracey Brown Phillips and Derral F. Phillips Sr.
Derral Jr., affectionately called "Lil Derral," grew up in Keyport, NJ. At the young age of 11, he began working at Milu Bus company. He attended school in Keyport, graduating from Keyport High School in 2009. In 2019, he attended Ideal Driving School obtaining his Class A CDL license. Derral Jr. was employed by International Paper as a Senior Pullpack for 6 years.
Derral Jr. enjoyed playing football, video games and participating in car shows; winning trophies and medals for @craziitaxii392. He was a Philadelphia Eagles fan. He took pride in being a part of Jersey Shore MOPAR. Derral Jr. purchased his first home in 2018, was engaged on May 25, 2019 to Jordan Osborne and loved spending time with family and friends.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Theresa Brown and paternal grandfather Tommie Frank.
Lil Derral will be lovingly remembered by his parents Tracey Brown Phillips and Derral Phillips, Sr., fiancé Jordan Osborne, brothers Trayvon Phillips, Rayquan Brown, sister Darlene Phillips, niece Zaliyah, paternal grandmother Pinky Phillips, maternal grandfather Raymond Brown, maternal great-grandmother Martha Lee Jackson, godmother Robin Swindle and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
Derral Jr. will always be a devoted son, fiancé, brother, grandson, uncle and cousin. His sense of humor, smile, laughter and selflessness will be forever remembered.
My deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
the good die young… this really tore my heart into a million pieces.. like alot of people ” i just talked to him..” thats just the kind of person he was .. always kept in contact.. he was truly genuine.. too good for earth.. my deepest sympathies to the entire family.. may u find peace.. god bless.. rest in paradice.. u will be missed.. thank u for all the laughs n memories
There aren’t enough words to describe the pain felt by so many over this one man.
Prayers and Condolences to the family. From The Hampton Family.
Our deepest condolences, Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Essix Taylor & Family
Truly sorry for your loss. I worked with him at International Paper . Truly one of the greatest people I know. Always smiling and laughing about something. Truly has been missed everyday here at work. Sorry for your loss again.
As tears roll down my face,
I know you’re in a better place.
I close my eyes to see your face,
suddenly I feel a warm embrace.
With a smile so wide,
it brings tears to my eyes.
I try so hard not to cry;
all of my pain I cannot hide.
You always knew just what to say
to anyone having a bad day.
I don’t know if I will ever understand,
but it must be part of God’s plan.
As I look up towards the blue sky,
I imagine you spreading your wings to fly.
Be sure to give your Mom a sign
so she knows you are fine.
Tell everyone there I send my love
to all of the Angels up above
give my brother a high five for me and tell him I know he is my Angel to be.
As the tears roll down my face,
I know you are in a better place.
And I know your still here gracing us with your face.
Love you little cuz!!!!!! And I’m paddle shifting all the way down the high. Thanks again