Derrick Alan Ramsey, 49, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Derrick had a long battle with mental health issues and Diabetes with associated health issues, including diabetic comas. His pain and suffering has ended. When you think of Derrick, focus on the positive things. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Derrick earned his GED and went on to study to become a welder. He worked making flighting for augers. Later, he was employed at John Deere as a welder.

Derrick’s greatest love was for his daughters Kaitlyn Woods and Rylee Ramsey. He was heavily involved in softball with Kaitlyn. He enjoyed playing video games with the girls and watching funny videos. He loved teaching his girls to cook. There was a special love for the family cat, Cheeto.

Derrick wanted to be a standup comedian. He loved to pull pranks and tell jokes. He especially loved it when a telemarketer would call. That’s when the comedian would kick in. Derrick's other passions were the local demo derbies in his younger days. Another was playing foosball with his brother and friends. RC Cars and drones were also among his hobbies, along with drawing and painting. Derrick was also musically inclined and played the trombone in high school. The musical ability transferred to his daughter, Rylee. He liked to do some gardening and grow some houseplants.

Derrick is survived by his daughters Kaitlyn Woods and Rylee Ramsey, Brother David Ramsey, Mother Daniece Hollenback, Stepfather, Mike Hollenback, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his father, Randy Ramsey, grandparents Mary and Lawrence Steele, and grandparents Ina and Joe Ramsey.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his tribute page at www.mvcremation.com.