Derek W. Bement, 48, of Bicknell, IN, went to his heavenly home at 10:05 PM Monday January 2, 2023 at his residence with his family at his bedside. Derek was born October 2, 1974 in Hobart, IN, the son of Bruce and Linda Blair Bement. He graduated from Calvary Baptist and he like his father was owner and operator of Deuce Trucking. He married April West and through all the adversity Derek faced, they practiced their faith in God daily. Derek attended Wheatland Calvary Baptist Church and was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He enjoyed going to church with his daughter, playing outdoors with her, watching her dance and any activities she was involved with. She was the light in his world.

Derek is survived by his wife, April Bement, their daughter, Harlee Rose Bement, his mother, Linda Bement of Bicknell, IN, a sister, Dana Adams and her husband Bob of Washington, IN, a niece, Rylee Adams and a nephew, Alton Ennis. He is also survived by his sister and brother in law, Randy and Cassie Ennis who he thought of as his sister and brother.

His father, Bruce Bement, a brother in law, Derek West preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be celebrated on Saturday January 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel with Pastor Gene Rasner officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bicknell Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM Saturday until the time of services at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to his family to establish a college fund for his daughter, Harlee. Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel is honored to assist Derek's family during their time of loss.