DEREK M. GRACZYK age 58 of Crossville, TN, passed away April 25, 2023. He was born June 1, 1964, in Dearborn, MI the son of Gilbert M. and Margarite “Marge” Sanchez Graczyk. He worked many years in the auto body repair business and was of the Christian faith. Derek was a kind man with a huge heart who loved his family and friends unconditionally.

He is survived by his fiancée- Kim Lawson of Crossville, TN, brother- Chris Graczyk, and his wife Angie of Crossville, TN, children- David Graczyk and Matthew Graczyk and his wife Amanda all of Spring City, TN, Crystal McDaniel and her husband Bruce of Crossville, TN, stepsons- Christopher Lawson and his wife Brittany and James Lawson and his wife Chelsea, grandchildren- Anna McDaniel, Jaydin McDaniel, Kylie McDaniel, Samantha McDaniel, Jordan McDaniel, Matthew Graczyk Jr., Madison Lynn, Lexi Graczyk, Aubrey Lawson, Jaxon Lawson, Addie Lawson and Paisley Lawson and special nieces- Kristin Graczyk and her fiancé Tim and Karissa Norris and her husband Roger.

He was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Graczyk and his mother and stepfather-Marge and Clyde Russell.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 3 pm at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 pm-3 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.