RACINE - Derrick D. Martin, age 38, died Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home prematurely. Beloved father, brother, nephew and friend to so many. He was born on September 4th 1978 in Racine, the son of Arnold “Mickey” and Julie Ann (nee: Hunter) Martin. His mother Julie Ann, baby brother Collin and his grandmother Emma “Ruth” Nunn lives were claimed in a fatal car accident in 1982 when he was the delicate age of two and one half years old that left him behind to be raised by his aunt and uncle Earlene and Wesley Egerson and father Arnold “Mickey” Van Martin, who precede him. After his father went home to be with the Lord in 2005, Derrick was left alone to run the multiple family businesses at a young age along with his cousins, Romayne Wilson, Stanley Egerson, Keith Briscoe and his uncle Frank Martin. Derrick was an avid race car driver and owned several race cars. In his free time, he loved golfing and spending time with his children. Derrick was a natural charmer - his smile lit up the room when he arrived and his laughter filled it too. Not to mention, he was a savvy business man. He enjoyed being around family and friends and had a big heart. He is survived by his long time fiancée, Lisa Escamilla; daughter, Julianna Martin; son, Denaley Martin; daughter, Delaney Martin; daughter, Ciera Pietrick; and stepson, JC Butler all of Racine; sister, Patricia; brother-in-law, Martin; nieces, Jalaihia, Brittany, Telihia Tyson all of Talyor, MS. Derrick leaves to cherish his memory a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Derrick was preceded in death by his dearly loved parents Arnold “Mickey” Van and Julie Ann Martin; stepmother, Mary Ann Martin (nee: Buckley); brother, Collin E. Martin; grandmothers and grandfathers. Celebration of Derrick’s life will be held on Friday, September 16th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street. Pastor Bishop Lawrence Kirby will be officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Homegoing Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Racine community for the support they have shown Derrick over the years. Derrick will be deeply missed by all Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory 4600 County Line Rd. 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com