Stillwater, Oklahoma - The passing of Derek Clinton Weeks (Stillwater, Oklahoma) on Christmas Day 2025, leaves a giant void in our lives that only he could fill. Derek is survived by his mother Shirley Weeks, siblings Robert, Steven and Jennifer, his beloved dog Ringo as well as nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He also leaves behind many friends he gathered over his 61 years of life. Derek passed away peacefully in his home on the acreage once owned by our parents. It was his place of solace, joy and pride. He loved living among the trees, raising bees, feeding the deer, and watching the beautiful Oklahoma sky from his front porch.

Derek was a smart, funny, creative, entertaining and handsome man. He took great care of those he loved - ready with a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen or words to encourage. And sometimes, a big serving of honesty and truth. He was deeply devoted to our parents, Shirley and David who he loved more than anyone on earth.

He loved cooking, watching sports, listening to music, making bonfires under the stars, walking his land with his best friend Ringo, and hanging out with friends and family laughing, joking, drinking beer, and solving the world's problems

We are heartbroken because we miss him deeply, but we are grateful for the years we shared with him. As our dad would always say, "He was unique."

If you would like to honor Derek, please donate to the Redwood Park Conservancy in his memory @ redwoodparksconservancy.org. Please share your memories and photos of Derek on the Strode Funeral Home website at https://www.strodefh.com/memorials/derek-weeks