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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:11 AM

Obituary - Derek Kyle Plants

Obituary - Derek Kyle Plants

1991 - 2024 

Derek Kyle Plants passed away at the age of 33 years old, on October 12, 2024. He was a pillar of strength to all who knew him and a beloved son, father, and brother. Derek was a beacon of kindness with a gentle soul that touched all who knew him. His laughter echoed through the world, a melody of happiness that will forever resonate in our memories. He was passionate about music and always had an 80s song playing in his mind, and if you were lucky, he would sing it to you.  

Derek is survived by his parents, Dale Plants and Vikki Plants (Jim Keller); his brother and best friend, Kameron Plants; his sisters Kaydee Keller and Destiny Keller Shermerhorn (Jon); his children, Brooklynn Plants and Mark Rico; his grandfather Kenneth Stone Sr., Walter and Sarah Plants, Uncle Corey Stone (Kelly), Aunt Stacia Foster (Steve) Aunt Jeannette Southern (Steve) and countless cousins, nephews, nieces and extended friends and family who adored him. 

Derek was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Phyllis Stone and Marie Keller, and his uncle, Kenny Stone. 

Graveside services will be held at the Churchill County Cemetery on November 16, 2024, at 2 p.m., with a gathering to honor Derek immediately following at the Twisted Branch in Fallon. 

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”  Revelation 21:4. 

Instead of flowers, the family asks for donations to The Brain Trauma Foundation in Derek’s memory.  https://braintrauma.org/donate. 

 

 

 

 

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Hethyr 11/01/2024 08:59 AM
I am so sorry to hear of Derek’s passing, although we weren’t close I did get the pleasure of knowing him, we graduated together.. and I can sincerely say all the memories I have of him are him being so so nice, and so funny. I have all the best wishes and prayers for his family ❤️ he will truly be missed

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