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Derrick Ponder Obituary

Ponder Derrick Ponder, 26, left this world October 21, 2015 and though his life seemed as brief as a shooting star it was no less magical. Those who were fortunate to know him would all agree. His passing was sudden and the hole he has left is deep and unfathomable. Survived by his father and mother, Dennis and Beverly Ponder; and siblings: sister, Cassandra (Ben) Uditis of Alexandria, OH; brother, Kyle Ponder and fiancé, Amanda Ebner of Reynoldsburg, OH; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a niece. Graduate of Groveport Madison High School and Fairfield Technical School. Friends and family are invited to visit at EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227. Viewing hours are 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 and funeral service on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Obetz Cemetery. www.evansfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2015.

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Mary Ann Ward

October 28, 2015

Dear Ponder Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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Tanya Patrella

October 28, 2015

Love and Prayers to you Dennis...and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Bob Marter

October 26, 2015

Dear Ponder family
We are so deeply saddened for the loss of your son words can not express.Stay strong for each other through this difficult time. God bless you all.

Brittne and Joseph Storts

October 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with derricks family and friends. very sorry for your loss.

Brian Brooks

October 25, 2015

Dennis and Bev,
So sorry for your loss.

delores Brown

October 24, 2015

Dennis and Bev my prayers are with you. Know one knows the pain you feel unless they have gone thru it. I pray you will find peace.

Debi Dains

October 24, 2015

Bev, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Margaret Henry

October 24, 2015

We know the hurt that you are going through we lost our son about 5 years ago our Grandson Austin Henry was a Friend of Derricks we will keep your family in our thoughts and our prayers

Gracie Hendrickson

October 24, 2015

Dennis and Bev, my deepest sympathies for your loss. May peace be with your family.

Diana Engelman

October 24, 2015

Cassie, Bev, Dennis & Kyle, I'm still in shock.. I can't imagine what you all are going through. I'm so sorry Derrick has passed away, but there's comfort knowing he's in a better place.

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