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Brandon Merrell Obituary
Born August 12, 1981 in Corona, California, he was the son of Gerald Merrell of Columbia, MD and the late Carol Diane Cowdin Merrell. He was the husband of Shannon Merrell his wife of 15 years.
Brandon was employed as a Federal Air Marshal for the last 9 years. He was a graduate of Atholton High School, Columbia and Towson University with a bachelor's in education. He enjoyed golfing, the beach, family vacations, spending time with family and friends, playing poker, coaching and playing baseball, and especially his lifted Toyota truck.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children Kailey, Karalyne, and Maddex Merrell, all of New Market, brothers Robert Merrell of Chesapeake, VA, Dustin Merrell of Columbia, Zachary Merrell of Sykesville. Also surviving are mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carla and Stuart Colvin of Frederick, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., on Saturday, March 7th at Hartzler Funeral Home-Libertytown, 11802 Liberty Rd, Frederick with a memorial service at 5 p.m. Interment will be private.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "tribute wall" at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com.
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Brian Taff
March 4, 2020
We traveled the world together and sent others to travel the world. Blessed are you the peacemaker for you are a child of God. Go now .... Peacemaker .... and know that you may truly rest for your watch has ended. I didnt just lose a friend .... our Agency lost a brother and our nation lost a hero. Youll always be remembered my brother.
John Molnar
March 4, 2020
Brandon was my co-worker, brother, and friend. Brandon was special to all of us. He was kindhearted, smart, and funny. He loved his family at home, as well as his family at work. I will always cherish the time I spent with Brandon, and I will never forget him.
Kaitlin
March 4, 2020
Mr. Merrell was a great person, an amazing teacher and a great soul. A kind, humble and caring man with a way of getting kids interested in history.. HISTORY. He always had a smile on his face and made people laugh. My heart hurts for his family, his colleagues and his past students.
Meghan Tomlin
March 4, 2020
Praying for all of you during this very difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and may your memories you shared with Brandon be a light in these dark days.
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