Deon Derrico ‘devastated’ after nephew Amani Barkley’s death

Deon Derrico mourned the death of his nephew, Amani Barkley.

On Saturday, July 20, the Doubling Down with the Derricos star took to Instagram to penned a lengthy note following the death of his nephew.

"It is with great sadness that I #DEONDERRICO Announce the passing of my loving nephew Amani Barkley!" he wrote in the caption, expressing, "Our family is devastated."

"Amani, as many of you know, was the son of my late brother Christopher S. Turner and Stacey Dickey, we met Amani just two years ago, as seen on @tlc’s Doubling Down with The DERRICOs," he explained.

Season 4 of the TLC reality series followed Deon and wife Karen as they met Amani for the first time and even confirmed via a DNA test that Deon was indeed the uncle of Amani.

"You guys along with my family fell in love with him," he continued, "In this short time we have built a bond with Amani, and merged our families forever!"

"My nephew leaves behind his son Adonis, mother Stacey, and a complete host of other family and friends," Derrico added.

He noted he will share the funeral and other updates shortly with those who want to join the last rituals before concluding his note.

"We thank you all for your love and prayers, and please know, although Amani has transitioned over to JESUS, your prayers were answered as GOD's will was done!" Derrico signed off with, "We Thank You, Amen."