Derrick is a native of Winnfield, where he grew up. Monroe has been his home for the past twenty-eight years. He and his wife, Teresa, have been successfully married for the past 30 years and have two beautiful children, Te'lexus and Derrick. Fishing and hunting are two of his favorite things to do when he has time and these are loves he has had since childhood. Derrick has an extended church family being a member of Zion Spring for the last 15 years.