"Right now I'm in a different place and though we seem apart, I'm closer than I ever was; I'm there inside your heart."

Derrick Antoniyo Ealey, Sr. 30, of King, North Carolina, exchanged time for earthly rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Thomasville, North Carolina. His life story began on July 12, 1994 in Detroit, Michigan.

Derrick, affectionately known as "Drock", was educated and graduated from the local schools. He worked within the construction industry. Religiously, he was reared in the way of knowledge and truth and was of the Christian faith.


A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Cornerstone of Faith Ministries with visitation at 10:30 A.M prior to the service. Public viewing will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home.