HOWARD Derrick William (Lil D, Dee Miller) Howard, Jr. peacefully and victoriously entered heavens rest on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the age of 25. Born January 7, 1987. Loving son of Carolyn Miller and Derrick W. Howard, Sr. Stepson of Kevin Carter and Charrell Howard. Brother of Kevinell Dugar, Derin, Jarell, Jerrick and Jahii Howard. Grandson of Laurarita Jones, Shirley Howard, Ruby Regis, the late Lawrence Santinac, Sr. and Gather Howard. Father of Dontre Albert and Caydon Durand. Nephew of Brenda Jackson, Patricia Bertrand (Sidney), Yolanda Miller, Glennis Bell, Tonya Howard, Michelle Reed, Gather Roberson, Patrick Santinac, the late Alfred Jones, Lawrence Santinac, Jr., and Thaddaus Santinac. Godson of Janice Jacbos. Close friend of Harold "Fuzz" McDaniel. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

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