In Nashville, Tennessee, on November 16, 2018, a 41-year-old African American man named Derrick Dewayne Macklin passed away. Born on September 13, 1977, he was a former student of Savannah State University and had served his country as a Marine. Known to enjoy spending his time at the gym, a local cigar shop, and a sports bar, he was an avid fan of Team Mayweather and cherished moments with his family.
Originally from Milledgeville, Georgia, Macklin had graduated from Baldwin High School
in 1998. He was a beloved son, fiancé, and brother. At the time of his passing, he was engaged to be married and left behind his mother, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews. His friends and family remember him for his favorite phrase, 'Smokem if you Gotem.'
The circumstances leading to Derrick Macklin's death remain without public clarification. As of late 2025, there has been no information released by law enforcement regarding any arrests, potential suspects, or persons of interest in connection with his death. The investigation into his passing has not yielded any publicly available details, and the case remains without resolution.
