Derek John Souza of Parker, Texas passed away on December 20, 2021 at the age of 51. He was born on May 30, 1970 to Everett Souza and Sharon Tokie (Watanabe) Souza in Anaheim, California. John grew up in Anaheim Hills, where he graduated from Anaheim High School in 1988. He married Tracy Carolyn Hampton on August 23, 1999 in Negril, Jamaica. John and Tracy found their little slice of heaven in Parker, Texas where they have lived for over 20 years. Everything was fun with John whether they were traveling, spending time in the pool, doing yardwork or working on their next remodeling project.
John was with UPS for 31 years. As a driver he enjoyed interacting with his customers, many of which became close friends, and driving allowed him to enjoy the outdoors as he was never meant to be behind a desk. He loved traveling, playing golf, and spectator sports, especially The Kentucky Derby. He attended Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen, Texas.
John is survived by his wife, Tracy Souza of Parker, Texas; parents, Everett and Sharon Souza of McKinney, Texas; sister, Kristen Beason and husband, Christopher of Twinsburg, Ohio; nephews, Shayne Beason, Cameron Beason and Cole Beason; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Doug and Carolyn Hampton of Brownwood, Texas; sister-in-law, Stacy Hampton Riffe of Brownwood, Texas; and a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuel and Chloetilde Souza and Tokio and Esther Watanabe; and his aunt, Sylvia Walden.
A Celebration of Life for John Souza will be held at 1:00 p.m., January 29, 2022 at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church chapel located at 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, Texas 75013.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity in John’s memory.