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Derrick Keys Obituary

Derrick F. Keys, 56, of Sandusky, died Jan 31, 2025, at Cleveland Metro Health. Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, Sandusky is assisting family with arrangements.

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Published by Norwalk Reflector on Feb. 5, 2025.

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D'Andre Roberts

February 13, 2025

I'm gonna miss you. Will never forget you calling me your brother. Love you - RIP

Cheryle Louis

February 8, 2025

So Sorry For Your Loss My Deepest Condolences To The Keys Family Derrick was a great Man expecially in Our Child Hood memories RIH Sending prayers for you and The Family

Mark Cullen

February 8, 2025

RIP Derrick

Queen Arrington

February 7, 2025

Sending my condolences to the family RIP Derrick you going to be missed

Julie Starcher

February 6, 2025

I will surely miss you Derrick, you were always there to listen and not judge.and you could tell me about myself and I couldn't get upset because I knew it was coming from a good place . I was blessed to have you for a TRUE FRIEND..THEY ARE SO HARD TO COME BY....REST EASY MY GUY...MY PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF LOSS..

Angela Alford (Keys)

February 6, 2025

We shared many memories together and close bond as sister and brother. I will truly miss you and I thank God for the times we shared.

Phillip Keys

February 6, 2025

Cousin, although I haven´t seen you in a number of years, the times we shared you were always a good guy. You will surely be missed. God Bless!

Meggan Almaguer

February 6, 2025

I will miss you my friend

Traci Payton

February 5, 2025

I've been knowing Derek all my life when I seen this I could not believe it because we were just talking at the gas station a couple weeks ago to the family you have my sincere condolence and prayers

Monicia Hall

February 5, 2025

RIH Derrick.

Steven Henderson

February 5, 2025

Ss4lfe Rest Easy Keezerr.Just seen you my dude .You will be mis fa show...Bet you don't remember you charged me to alter my pants,then I leaned my self.Keith Robert's you was part of dat

Jackie R Roesch

February 5, 2025

Rest easy my friend, aka SugarDaddy. We had some great times. You'll always have a special place in my heart. I need my hair did. Lol. Love your friend, Sugar momma aka Jackie

Annie May

February 5, 2025

If I had wings I would fly to you. I will miss you for the rest of my life. My deepest sympathy to your family, you have left us far too soon.

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