Derek Wade Brown, 45, passed away peacefully at his home in Bremerton, Washington on November 13, 2007. Derek was born May 21, 1962 in Bremerton, Washington to Charles and Dorothy Brown. He graduated from Bremerton High School in 1980 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Derek's U.S. Army enlistment ended in June of 1988. Derek was preceded in death by his father, Charles Brown. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Brown; brother Rickie (Cindy) Brown; sisters Rena Brown, Ann (Jackie) Craig, Michele Walker, Kim Brown, and Felicia Brown; nieces Tamara, Rachelle, Lisa, Jessica; nephews Kevin, Jeremy, TJ, Jordan, Zac, Caleb, DeAndre, and Ronald; and 5 great nieces and nephews, all of Bremerton. Derek was a beloved son and brother. He will be missed by all of his family. Visitation will be Monday, November 19th from 9:00 am to Noon at Rill's Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard. Graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 19, 2007 at Miller Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton. Arrangements by Rill's Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard.