Derek Devon Barriet, 54, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1969 to Raymond Friday, Sr. and Linda Ceclia Barriet James.

Derek served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for Walmart. Derek was a member of Freedom Tabernacle Worship Center. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lavette R. Barriet; a son, Devaunte Barriet; three daughters: Kalyshia Anderson, Chai Barriet and Eladea Barriet; his father, Raymond Friday, Sr.; three grandchildren; seven brothers: Terence (Tiffaney) Barriet, Emmauel James, Kevin James, Shawn James, Jamel James, Buck Friday and Ray Friday, Jr.; three sisters: Shavonda Friday, Peggy (Lee) Thomas and Alana (Jermaine) Dawson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friend.