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Belton – Brian Andrew Markel, 43, loving husband of Rosa Barocio Markel, passed away on, Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his residence.
Born on August 19, 1981, in Peru, Indiana, Brian was the son of Gregory Andrew Markel and Tamela Sue Peconge Lally. Brian honorably served as a Veteran of the United States Army for 12 years, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He also took part in the humanitarian response to Hurricane Katrina. Brian was a Staff Seargent in the 10th Mountain Division, the same as his grandfather. Following his military service, he worked as a forklift operator at Fox Farm. Brian was a proud citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. He has a passion for heavy metal music, especially Pantera, playing the guitar, and skateboarding, but most of all his greatest joy in life was spending time with his son. Brian also had a special place in his heart for his cats, Luna and Lyla, and dog, Courage who he enjoyed taking on walks every day.
Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Rosa Barocio Markel; parents, Gregory Andrew Markel and Tamela Sue Peconge Lally (Richard); son, Halen Andrew Markel; sisters, Sarah Markel (Joe), Laura Burtis (Matt); grandparents, Beverly Markel (the late Gerald), Karen Peconge (the late Harold); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Long Creek Memorial Gardens.
The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brian's memory may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 or to the Prisma Health Cancer Center, 65 International Drive, Greenville, SC 29615. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.
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