Derrin Davon Thomas, born to Daphane Smith Salo'me Ali El & Gregory Williams. He was born May 8, 1980 and he departed this life suddenly on January 10, 2008. Derrin Thomas A.K.A. D-Luv was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Patterspn High School. He was a devoted father and friend. Derrin especially loved children. He showed a lot of interest in modeling and the entertainment industry. He was a great person who was very caring, giving and protective with a charming smile. Derrin my son, my brother, my father, my friend you will sincerely and deeply be missed. Derrin leaves behind his daughters, Summer Thomas and Oshaia Robinson; his mother Daphne Smith Salo' me Ali El; two sisters Kiana Moss and Kendra Moss; his grandparents, Robert and Rose Thomas; Great grandfather, George Taylor Sr.; his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Williams; paternal brother, Gregory Williams; aunt Vanessa Thomas; daughter's mother, Winter James and special friend, Yolanda Lawrence. Derrin also leaves to mourn, a host of stepsisters and stepbrothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.