Derrick is the youngest of six brothers, Vincent L Scott Jr. of Ohio: Patrick Scott of Indiana Anthony (Lisa) Scott of Minnesota: James (Candance) Isaacs of South Carolina, Stanley (April) Isaacs of Texas; five sisters, Rochelle (Kenny) Scott-Mundy of Indiana Tawanda (Kandi) Isaacs of Missouri TaMar Michelle Rich (William) Illinois, Triveta A.Scott and Lashandra D. Scott of Mississippi. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Mary A. Scott-Sampson. A daughter Tyonnia (Tim) Scott and three sons: Jiderrius (Cristi) Scott, Jaquavian Scott of Starkville, Mississippi, Zion Moore of Tennessee and a host of aunt’s nieces, nephews' cousins, and friends.