Derrick O’Neal Newburn Jr. was born to Pauline Haywood and Derrick Newburn Sr, in Chicago, Illinois. Derrick loved the Lord and accepted Christ at an early age. Derrick was from Chicago but resided in Rockford, IL with his family. He graduated from Guilford High school and worked at Rockford Tool Craft. Everyone who knew Derrick aka (Tugga) loved to see him coming. Derrick was a natural born leader. Everywhere he went he commanded respect. Derrick cherished all his family so much. He loved his kids and his friends and his dog, Derrick was the life of the party. He was “lit”. He was a happy soul that loved life. He was the third of six siblings, but you couldn’t tell him he wasn’t the big “LIL” brother. He was the protector (muscle) for his family and friends. To know him was to love him. His personality would make you smile. His voice (deep) was one of a kind. Tugga’s heart was huge. He would give you the shoes off his feet and the shirt off his back. Derrick was a loyal son, father, brother, uncle and friend. Derrick LOVED HIS MOTHER. He would call her and his siblings daily. His character spoke for itself. He had no filter. He was tough in the streets. He could hold his own any day. Tugga loved rap (Yo Gotti), cooking, basketball, lifting weights, quartet , gospel and old school music. Derrick was a young old soul that brought love and joy into a room upon his presence. Derrick O’ Neal Newburn Jr. received his wings from the Lord on Friday March 12, 2021. Although we were not prepared for him to leave us, we know in our hearts that “Tugga Ghee” is sitting peacefully in the presence of God seated next to his favorite people he missed dearly, Grandma Bettie White, Granddad’s Samuel White Sr., and Luther Newburn Sr., and Step-dad James McKelvin Jr., Derrick leaves to cherish his memories his devoted loving mother Pauline Haywood-McKelvin, father Derrick Newburn Sr, grandmother Annie Newburn. His five children DerKy’a Newburn, Desire Nolan, Terrion Newburn, Derrick Newburn III, and Joel Caffey. His six siblings Lenora Hall, Wesley Hall, DeAndre Haywood, Stephanie Newburn, Amanda Haywood, Olivia Ross (Tyler Ross). His three Aunts & seven Uncles, Sandra Smith (Darnell Smith), Barbara Haywood, Monique Newburn, Leroy Haywood, Perry Haywood, Samuel White Jr., Shawn Newburn, Russell Mars, Ahad Bey (Loot). His best friends for life Demarco Holliman, Antwon Tate. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Tributes
Our Son Derrick O’Neal Newburn Jr., was a loving, caring, and giving person. Always Happy. You kept the biggest smile on your face showing your big pretty white teeth. I am glad to have had you for these 31 years on earth. I really wish you were still here. My 3rd child but always acted as the oldest. My child was such a giving person. Gave people everything even the shoes off your feet. A piece of my heart is lost and gone. I love you and miss you dearly my son Derrick aka Tugga Ghee Love,Mom
“A Tribute to My Namesake” God blessed me with you as my firstborn, and only son. He knew that my heart would hold a special place for you. I often spoke of how much I loved how you were, “so much like me”. A father usually teaches a son lessons in life. This time you are the teacher. You taught me in your absence, to lean, trust, and depend on God. I looked for someone to blame when you left me, and then I realized that God loaned you to me. Although, I wanted to be selfish, and hold on to you as long as I could, I cannot. You were born as “God’s Child” with a place “RESERVED” in his palace just for you. My Son, My Junior, My Love, Your number was called, take your rest, and wake up at the feet of our “Heavenly Father”, who loves you best. Love Always, Your Father Derrick Sr. A nephews eyes have gone forever His smile, his laugh, his face Where once he stood, before us Alone picture, takes place Gone to soon, a fine young man From here, your place of birth I can’t believe, that this is real That you no longer walk this earth. Reality is, I know it’s true But still I can’t believe, that is real A fine young man, with so much life Really had to leave. We loved you from your time of birth
We watched you grow and learn My nephew, we shall meet again When it’s our time to return. Love your Aunt & Uncles My Brother was born a Legend and still is After Life…. My baby I Love you and miss you so much. You will live on thru me. Everywhere I go people will know about you… Love Big Sis, Lenora This will be a hard pill to swallow, My big baby Tugga G has left me and I know he still here watching and smiling with them big white pretty teeth. I will forever carry you with me until the death of me. I Love you and will be waiting to meet you again!!!! Love,Wesley I just want We Love and Miss You Big Bro!!! I wish I could call you every day when I wake up… I miss calling and we talk stuff to each other and have the family roll at us LOL!!! Man what we gone do without you “G” frfr?? I remember like a month ago you told me “Lil bro you don’t have to call every day, save your money and spend it on commissary because ain’t nothing change in a day…. But Look Big Bro 24 Hours changed my whole Life forever… I lost you in a day, I been scared of this moment all my life. I’m truly lost Big Bro right now… I got all your favorite Yo” Gotti song on repeat all day everyday… Long Live My Big Brother Tugga G/ Gotti Love Always & Forever, Your Lil Brother Duke “Memories of Dad” I will take this special moment, To turn my thoughts to Dad. Thank him for the home he gave For all the things we had. We think about the fleeting years Too quickly, gone for good It seems like only yesterday, I’d go back if I could. A time when Dad was always there, No matter what the weather. Always strong when things went wrong He held our lives together. He strived so hard from
day to day And never once complained. With steady hands, he worked so hard And kept the family name. He taught us that hard work pays off, You reap just what you sow. He said that if you tend your crops, Your field will overflow. My life has been bountiful, He taught us how to give. In his firm and steadfast way, He taught us how to live. Dad dwells among the angels now. He left us much too soon. He glides across a golden field . Above the harvest moon. I see him in the summer rain, He rides upon the wind and when my path is beaten down he picks me up again. Please watch over us. We Love You Daddy, Derky’a, Desire, Terrion, Derrick III, and Joel Best Friend (My Hitta, My Muscle) Man, I Love You Bro and see when I get there. Demarco Holliman To my Brother Tugga, Our beloved brother, son, uncle, brother in law. You left all of us speechless, so many unanswered questions. You was our protector and our strength. We
know God makes no mistakes and have plans for you on the other side. But we miss you dearly. We will never ever forget you nor the strength and loyalty you have for your family and friends. We will all stay close continue to stick together and have the same strength (untouchable) until we meet again. We LOVE YOU BABY fly high. Your sis, Amanda Tugga, Life will never be the same without you. I’ll never forget that big brother protector Love. Until we meet again Your baby sister, Olivia Yo Tuggg, Who I’m gone call when it’s time to ride? Who I’m gone call when it’s time to slide? Me and my brother stuck together, the pain in my heart, the tears in my eyes, Damm My Bruddaa You left me out here all alone in this crazy world. All I had was you my brother in this cold world. In your words, “ I gotchuuu LAWDDD”! Love You Tuggg MEGO LAWDDD Ya bro 4 ever, Antawn Tate
Order of Service Saturday, March 27, 2021
Wake | 11:00am -1:00pm • Celebration of Life | 1:00pm Leak and Sons Funeral Home 7838 S. Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60619 Organ Prelude…………….......................……………………………….. Processional……………........................…………………………………
Call to Order……………......................………………………………….. Old & New Testament Scripture ………..………Min. DeWayne Jones
Prayer………………………………........…….……Min. Dewayne Jones
Selection ……………………………....................................Troi Daniels Special Remarks……………................………………Shawn Newburn
Life Reflections…………….......................………………Imani Chaney Eulogy………………………........…………………Min. DeWayne Jones
Benediction……………........................…………………………………..