Carnell Brinson

August 20, 1973-October 6, 2011

Carnell Brinson was born on August 20, 1973 to Evelyn and Arthur Brown in Miami, FL and passed away on October 6, 2011 in Merced, CA at the age of 38.

Carnell worked as a warehouse worker for Foster Farms. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Carnell’s warm smile and sense of humor will be missed. He had a wonderful personality and caring heart. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He touched so many lives in the short time that he was here. He will forever be missed by all who knew him.

Carnell is survived by his parents Evelyn and Arthur Brown of Florida; wife, Deidra Brinson of Merced; children, Darrion Gray of Merced, Lauren Gray of Merced, Emery Gray of Merced, Jarell Brinson of Merced, and Shakur Brinson of Georgia; brother, Mac Arthur Brinson of Florida; Sister, LaKeisha Brown of Florida; grandmother, Leika Bell Wadley; and mother in law, Yolanda Gray of Atwater.

A memorial service will be held 11:00am on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1080 E. Yosemite Ave., Merced, CA.

Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.