Derek Kevin Good

Derek Kevin Good obituary, Utica, MI

Derek Kevin Good

Derek Good Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Utica on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Derek Kevin Good, of Clinton Township, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 37. Derek is the cherished son of Kevin (Candice Litzner) Good, Judy (Jay) Hallan and Dinal Dinkfelt; the loving brother of Tylor, Alex (Carolyn), Dayton (Tori), and Griffin (Maggie); the adored uncle of Emberlynn and Jory; the dear grandson of Lee Hallan; and the treasured best friend of Margaret Cross. Derek is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ted and Janice Mick, Kathy Artman, Deb Reed, and Laura Hallan.
Derek loved life. He enjoyed reading, riding, and was always eager to learn something new. Derek was willing to help his family and friends in any way possible. He will be dearly missed.
Derek's family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until his celebration of life service, with an opportunity to share memories at 7:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica. A memorial service is currently being planned to take place in Benzie County, details will be updated as soon as the services are confirmed.
In honor of Tiny and Clifford, Derek's cats, memorials are appreciated to the Humane Society of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, Michigan 48317 or to Benzie County Animal Control Shelter, 543 S. Michigan Avenue, Beulah, MI 49617. Please share a story or leave a tribute at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

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