Derico Rodriquez Thomas of Canton, Ohio, passed away September 6, 2015. He was born November 27, 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama. Derico gave his life to Christ in 2002. He attended Washington High School of Massillon, Ohio. He was a dedicated and loving father to his five children. Most recently employed at Club Movement as a security guard, he was a very smart, loving and protective man and father. Drique was a very family oriented person. He loved spending time with his kids, taking them to the park. He loved playing basketball with family and friends, playing any game system, and making people smile and helping in everyway possible. He preceded in death by his; grandmothers, Dorothy B. Thomas of Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Scott of Montgomery, Alabama, Sarah Barrino of Canton, Ohio. Derico leaves to cherish his loving memory his parents Tracey Thomas-Moreland (Darrin Moreland, Sr.), Thomas Scott (Kaneisha Ward) all of Montgomery, Alabama; children, Dante Thomas, Anya Thomas, Tamya Thomas, Jaylyn Thomas, Terrel Thomas; sisters, Victoria J. Thomas, of Montgomery, Alabama, Tychiena Byrd, Dorthea Moreland, Darriona Moreland, Nyja Byrd, Geneva Moreland and Kapry Moreland; brothers, Robert L. Thomas, of Akron, Ohio, DeMarco Wright, Darrin P. Moreland, Jr., Jamie Barnes, Jeff O'Brien, Thomas L. Wilson of Montgomery, Alabama, Kerstien L. Peak of Montgomery, Alabama, KyieRhanzae D. Ward of Montgomery Alabama, Kyiewaitne D. Ward, of Montgomery, Alabama; grandfather, Jimmy Thomas, Jr.; uncles, Frank Moreland, Eric Moreland; aunt, Pauline Wallace; best friend, Martel Carpenter; cousins, Chelsea (Frank) Torres, Sharon Brooks (Antoine), Pamela Brooks, Clyde Moreland, Joseph Moreland, Freeda James, Devin Moreland, ShaeLah Lopes; special friends, Jarvis Wilkes, Sr., Hannah Linton, Raven Smith, Gloria Gardner, Sanathan Byrd, K.K. Wright Williams, Julie Riggs, as well as a host of aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends.