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Bryan Merrill Obituary
SALISBURY - Bryan Eugene "Cowboy" Merrill, 25, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord.
He was born Jan. 5, 1987, in Transylvania County, the son of Mike Perry and Ronda Mothershead Perry.
He loved spending time with his son. He was an outdoor person and loved fishing, bull riding, hot rods and motorcycles. Bryan was a roofer and framer by trade. He was educated in the Rowan County School System.
He was preceded in death by grandfather Ronald Mothershead; and grandparents Bryan and Frances Merrill.
Those left to cherish his memories are son Landen E. Merrill of China Grove; grandmother Etta Mothershead of Salisbury; sisters Holly Wedge (Gordon) and Ashley Propst, both of Salisbury; brothers Shayne Perry and Michael Junior Perry (Carla), both of Salisbury; uncle Gene Mothershead (Lisa) of Salisbury; aunt Robin Kluttz-Ellison (Dave) of Salisbury; cousins Aaron Mothershead, Chandler Kluttz, Mackenzie Kluttz and EmyLou Ellison; nephews Thomas Logan Perry, Jaxon Perry, Shae Perry and Kurt Wedge; and niece Haileigh Hollifield.
Visitation: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 Bethel Lutheran Church, 355 E. Ridge Road, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at Rowan Memorial Park, the Pastor Carroll Robinson officiating.
Memorials: May be made to Rowan Helping Ministries, P.O. Box 4026, Salisbury, 28145.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Merrill family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bryan Merrill
MOM
October 25, 2021
I miss you more then words can describe. You are the other half of my heart.
Love Mom
Never forget our day on the lake; We had a wonderful time!!! Missing & loving you deeply!! Forever in my <3
RIVERRAT LYNNE
November 29, 2012
Katie & Landen Merrill
November 7, 2012
Ronda & Mike... Landen and I love you guys and just wanted to let you know you are forever in our hearts and we love you very much.
RICHARD KEYS
November 7, 2012
TAKEN TOO SOON.R.I.P.COWBOY
November 7, 2012
gonna miss you Brian, Im glad I got to know you.....
November 7, 2012
MY FRIEND BRIAN, WE HAD A BLAST DID WE NOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR AT THE BOTTOM...HAHA HAD ALL THE GIRLS LOOKIN...IM GONNA MIS THOSE FUN TIMES WE HAD AND NEVER FORGET THE LAUGHS WE SHARED TOGETHER.ILL NEVER FORGET THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE THE NITE YOU ASKED ME IF YOU COULD TAKE MY BIKE OUT AROUND THE BLOCK..IT WAS PRICELESS MY FRIEND..HAHA YOU COULDNT STOP SHAKIN WHEN YOU GOT BACK FROM RIDING IT..IM GONNA REMEMBER YOU WITH A SMILE, NOT A TEAR COZ WE LAUGHED TOGETHER, NEVER CRIED TOGETHER AND THATS HOW I CHOOSE TO CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE...R.I.P. MY FRIEND..."RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT"..HYFR!!!!
Bryan & Landen Merrill
Always & forever loving you, JLB
November 5, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with all during this time of sorrow. May our memories bring us comfort & ease our pain. Landen always know you are daddy's pride & joy & he loves you dearly. Not a day passes without loving thoughts of you.Always know you'll forever live in my heart Bryan Merrill.
Brenda Miller Overcash
November 2, 2012
Ronda, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you and surround you with his peace that passes all understanding.
charles dobson
November 1, 2012
damn cowboy....we had some good times man. wish we could have some more but everything happens for a reason. energy never dies and yours will always remain. thanks for the memories brother....
Dax Llewellyn
November 1, 2012
Love ya Cowboy, forever, When we see each other again we'll take that ride we always talked about....
November 1, 2012
We will always remember the great times together. And you will always be Little Bryan to us. always in our hearts.Love you Uncle Gene Aunt Lisa
Lyndsey Earnhardt
October 31, 2012
Bryan you were such a great friend. You always knew how to make everyone laugh. I'm going to miss that smile of yours. Missing you, rip my friend. Holly I am praying for you and your family that God can ease your pain.
October 31, 2012
Ronda so sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers. Kim Mckeithan Chesney
christi mclain/ alexander family
October 31, 2012
I am very sorry about your lost. Cowboy was a great friend and I will miss hanging out with him. God bless your family and I hope you get through your rough time
Kelly Alexander
October 31, 2012
My prayers go out to you all. Cowboy was a very sweet guy who will be missed dearly.
Linda Dean
October 31, 2012
May you RIP Bryan. U will never be forgotten............Friend of your dad's( Gold Hill,Nc I lived when I met you)
Brad and Allison VunCannon
October 31, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers! Bryan was a pleasure to be around and we are glad we were able to get to know him!
Brad and Allison VunCannon
October 31, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! Bryan was a pleasure to be around and will be missed!
Linda Dean
October 31, 2012
Mike I'm so sorry to hear about Bryan. Marty text me this morning and told me. I have been thinking all day about the first time I met your son and his girlfriend an we all sat on the front porch and talked. Call me 704-298-9593. I called your house today because I was hoping it was another Mike and not you. Love you and call me anytime Linda (GOLD HILL,NC).
misty and jason roberts
October 31, 2012
So sorry for your loss
October 31, 2012
Mike,Ronda,Holly and family,
I know it has been awhile since we have talked or saw each other,but your family was an important part of my and Morgans life for a long time. I remember Morgan was so happy when she and Bryan "hooked back up" as they say. To say I am sorry seems like an understatement, I cannot even imagine the depth of your loss.I remember Bryan as a little boy with that cute face and freckles across his nose and those beautiful dancing eyes and how he turned out to be such a handsome man.I am happy that he has someone to live on thru him, a son, who I know you will cherish even more now. I will pray to a God that listens and is there for you if you believe, as you pray.We cannot comprehend Gods ways, so you may, and I have myself, will wonder why, why did this happen and one day Mom,Dad and family you will know. I Love you all, Debbie (Lucas)Butner
Jennifer & Clay Matthews
October 31, 2012
Landen, Katie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. May God send angels to wrap their arms around each of you through this difficult time. Sending prayers to everyone.
Tammy ( Nolte) Newcome
October 31, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you and Mike and the rest of the family.
Lindsay Lydic
October 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes to his family and especially to my nephew Landen, He will be missed by so many, and touched the hearts of so many. Bryan was an awesome dad and friend, we loved him like he was apart of the family, and ALWAYS will!
My daddy and Me
Landen Eugene Merrill
October 31, 2012
Daddy I love you and you will always be in my heart. I will never forget the love you showed me. I will miss you always. Until I see you again. I'll always be your little Landen Man
katie lydic
October 31, 2012
We love you
Daddy and his baby boy
Katie Lydic
October 31, 2012
Bryan I want you to know that no matter what I will never let Landen forget about you. You were the best father Landen could ask for. He was your world. And I know your looking down on him and watching over him. I know your in good hands now and you will never have to worry about a thing. You are pain free. And know that Landen will alwayz be taken care of. I hate you had to go so soon. But things happen for a reason. We love you sooo much and you will be missed dearly and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and Landen loves you very much.
Holly Wedge
October 31, 2012
Buuba, I will always love you!! Sissy
janie Eller Bryant
October 31, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Janie Eller
October 31, 2012
To the family of Bryan
so sorry for your loss. I didnt know him but he went to school with my son Abel was in the same classes and the same age as Abel. I know what it is like to lose a son my son curtis was 18teen so I can say that i know what you are going thru and it is a very hard road. But with God's help you all will make it. He is the only way. No one on earth can help you . you have to know that oneday you will see him again on the streets of Gold this is what will keep you going. It has me. My heart hurts for the parents of this wonderful young man. We have a suport group that meets the 2nd Thursday in the month for parents and family that have lost a loved one it is free and you can get more info if you call Lori Yang at 704-630-0319 the group really has helped me over the years great group of people there. may God be with each of you in the days and weeks and years to come. Hope to see you all at the group. Also this sunday and the park in spencer NC we will a event to celebrate our loveds ones that have gone on before us. Come would love to meet you all . Love always Janie Eller Bryant
Mom & Dad
October 31, 2012
You are our beloved son, our baby boy, our heart, our child, and now heaven has a special place for you, so now you can watch over our family, and your son. You may be gone, but will never be fortgotten,and may you rest in peace. Love you always! Mom & Dad.
Mom & Dad
October 31, 2012
You are our son, our baby boy, our heart, our child. God has a special place in heaven for you, and now you can look over your family, your son. Our hearts will always ache for you and you will be missed. You will always be our son, you will always be a father. You may be far away, but never gone, and never forgotten, may you rest in peace, our beloved son. Love, Mom & Dad
Cathy (Ketner) Mabe
October 31, 2012
Ronda, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember what a happy kid Bryan was and I cannot imagine what you are going through. I know its been a long time but know you are in my prayers.
Sharon Lydic
October 31, 2012
Landen, Holly, Ronda & Mike and all your family and friends, my heart goes out to all of you. Bryan was a good person and will be missed by many.
tabitha settlemyer
October 31, 2012
He will be missed by most and loved by all god has an angel ur in my thought and prayers
October 31, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss, he will be missed dearly. He was a sweet person.
Lonnie and Donna Michael
October 31, 2012
Mike,Ronda, and family. Our deepest sympathy to you all! He was loved by the best!!!!He will be missed!
Trudy Wilde
October 31, 2012
How sad we are at the news of Bryan's passing. I truly felt that he was one of my own grandchildren and he and Zach were as close as brothers. All my memories of Zach growing up also include Bryan. Ronda please know that our prayers are with you. Bran sweetie, we will see you again some day. My family was blessed to know you and to love you. Nana
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