Danielle Hudgins
I knew DeRease all the way back in elementary school. One of the funniest people I ever met. He was always kind.

Birth date: Mar 12, 1987 Death date: Nov 10, 2025
DeRease Lubron Caldwell, 38, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1987, and spent most of his life in the city he loved. DeRease graduated from Tyner Academy in 2005 and later earned an A Read Obituary
I knew DeRease all the way back in elementary school. One of the funniest people I ever met. He was always kind.

Dee I’ll never forget your kindness and just how bright of a soul you were. From the first time I met you 6 years ago at graces thanksgiving lunch I knew you were a great dude, and as we played ball in the same league and Destiny and Gabe got closer it was just an honor to get to kick it with you! Don’t worry about Lonnie and Destin, you poured so much of yourself into the I know they are going to be just fine over time. Rest in Paradise my guy and I will see you again.

Sending prayers and condolences 🙏🏿

My deepest condolences to you all 🙏🏾❤️ Continued prayers for his wife and son. And his whole team. Rest easy Coach ❤️🩹🙏🏾


Dear Cousin Dee,
I wish I could've gotten a chance to meet you. I just know in my heart you were cooler than a fan in the shade(it's in our DNA 😂😂😂).When Uncle Rickey(Pretty Rickey) would come and visit he would always say "I can't wait until you and my son meet y'all are gonna get along good". I really hate we didn't get to meet...to see all the good things ppl have to say about you I can truly see you are loved by so many ppl. Hopefully soon I'll get to meet the rest of the family. Give Grandaddy, Uncle Turon and my Pretty Rickey the biggest hug for me. My prayers and condolences to everyone. From your cousin in Decatur,Al Sequoia Peterson aka Koya Lacy


Greasy D where do I start? From middle to high school up until our adult years you have and will always be my brother from another mother!!!! Rest peacefully bro!! Forever in my heart!! Ps..take your rest & I got HOLLINGSWORTH FROM HERE ON OUT & THAT'S A PROMISE SO FLY HIGH SOULJA...LOVE CHOC
Rest easy cousin. Love you 😞
