Derrick Hayes “Bones” was born February 1, 1953, to parents Garnett Hayes Taylor (mother), Phillip Taylor (father).

Derrick attended Cleveland public schools, and he accepted Christ at a very early age. He went to truck driving school and was in the trucking business for over 40 years, driving for various companies until his health began to fail. He worked for Alonso Wright towing company, Dailey Juice Company, and J. B. Hunt. He also drove one of the buses carrying some of the 1996 Olympic team to Atlanta. Derrick drove all over the United States – he loved his family and knew every family member in every state.

Derrick loved pro wrestling, and he watched pro wrestling every Friday it came on. He was a TV buff. He also made sure his mother had a souvenir from every state he traveled to – he loved bringing her hot sauce. He loved his mother dearly and was a family man. He always reminded us that he was the oldest.

Derrick departed this life August 5, 2024. He is preceded in death by parents, Garnett Hayes Taylor, Plillip Taylor, sister, Phyllis Taylor, nephew, Adrian Taylor.

Derrick will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Toni Woodie, Juanita Fuller, Phillip Taylor, Vanessa Taylor, Theresa Taylor (Andre), Tivanni  Logan (Daryle), Pamela Rivers, Andre Rivers, Nephews, Anthony Taylor, Tristan Taylor, Michael Taylor (Darmela), Zachary Woodie, Desmond Miller, nieces, Michaela Taylor, Angela McReynolds (Kirk), Imani Taylor, Taylor Logan, Noreese Bailey, Beverly Shealy, and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and a very special cousin, Herbert Walker, as well as longtime friend Willie James McClain. Our brother Bones will be truly missed. Rest In peace, until we meet again.