Timothy Earl Merrill

Timothy Earl Merrill born September 11, 1976 in Tampa Bay, Florida and left us to be with our Lord on February 10, 2025.He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his girlfriend Rebecca Ewald and best friend Megan Hortsfield, due to complications from a heart attack on January 24, 2025.

Timm is survived by his son Ethan Stewart, his mother Gwendolynn Sharp, sister Jessica (Joe) Salvatore, sister Erica (Anthony) Geise and brother Mark Duval. Nieces and nephews Joey, Josh, Jenna Salvatore; Isabella Elkins, Hunter Kalssen, Joshua Maggert and several aunts and uncles. 

Timm was proceeded in death by his father John Merrill, brother Brian Kalssen, grandmother Wilma Sharp.

Timm graduated from Comstock Park High School in and attended the University of South Florida.  Timm was a huge Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan.  Every Sunday, during the NFL season, he was searching for the game on TV.  He loved Marvel movies and was always there on Opening Night so the spoilers couldn’t ruin it for him.  He surprised many with his Karaoke favorite “Copa Cabana” getting the crowd involved.  He loved Larry Bird and his 15 year old maine coon cat, Halbie (Halberta Lynn Merrill).

Timm loved working in the restaurant business.  In Grand Rapids, he made friends everywhere he worked, Ruby Tuesday, Cheddars, The Crooked Goose.  He had a hilarious story about being fired after throwing a party and being caught with Chili’s signs. Some may not know that he was an original investor in Hop Cat, Grand Rapids.   After leaving Hop Cat in 2013, he was able to enjoy an extended trip to Ghana, Africa.  He talked about his daily walks to the market and playing cards with the locals.He moved to the Metro Detroit area and started working at Bastone and then Lillie’s in Royal Oak.  Recent years he worked at Mesa and then Side Bar.  His last position was at Danny’s Irish Pub in Ferndale.  He enjoyed watching the Price is Right with his growing group of regulars.

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