It is with a heavy heart and unbearable sadness that I share with you that my brother Marcel Jr. (Cherp) went to be with Jesus September 29th at 10:30pm. This is the hardest thing we have ever experienced. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a loved one, especially so sudden. Covid has been an emotional rollercoaster for our family as one minute he is making strides toward improvement and the next he is gone. Marcel fought so hard to beat this and we did everything we could to help him, but God decided it was time to take this angel home. Even though the miracle we prayed for didn’t happen the way we had hoped, I still believe God gave us the Miracle because Marcel is FULLY HEALED and is no longer suffering. He also gave us an extra week with Marcel when he was taken off sedation and was awake and we got to speak to him and sing to him and he looked over at the camera and acknowledged with his eyes and a nod that we were there. We told him about all of you and how his friends and family were praying for him we even read him your messages. There is no doubt Marcel knew in the end how many people loved him and were praying for him. So many of you have been sharing your stories about Marcel with us and it’s the same thing, Marcel was like a brother to all of you, he would give you the shirt of his back or the shoes off his feet if you needed them even if he had nothing. Marcel was unconditionally loving and forgiving to all his family and friends and never missed a moment to tell you he appreciated you or to make you feel loved. Marcel had an infectious smile that would brighten your day. He was the life of the party and when he entered a room he always commanded attention. He loved to entertain and tell jokes and make everyone laugh. He genuinely loved people and wanted to help everyone. Marcel’s children were his world and they brought him so much Joy. No one can ever prepare for this kind of loss, and we certainly were not prepared. Many of you asked how you can help us and if there is anything we need and there is something you can do. There are so many expenses that will be incurred for the family and to give Marcel the proper burial and Celebration of life party he deserves, but even more importantly he has children left behind who will no longer have the financial support of their loving father. We know Marcel would have done anything to make sure his kids never went without. We are hoping to raise enough funds to not only pay for his funeral expenses but also to support his children, especially Cayden until he is 18. It breaks my heart that we even are in this position as I know he would never want his children to suffer from his loss. This is already so hard on his children, they have lost the most incredible dad. I made a promise to my brother I would make sure his kids were taken care of if anything ever happened and it would bless him and me so much to have peace in knowing that we could stand in the gap for Marcel for his children. Marcel touched so many lives throughout his life and I pray that at a time like this when his family really needs help God will raise up an army of angels to help ease the suffering and pain for his children. I know my brother would never ask for help, but I will never stop advocating for my brother and I would truly appreciate it, and so would my parents. It would mean the world to me if together we could fulfill Marcel's role as a father for his children. There will never be another Marcel Cherpin Jr. (Cherp) God made him so special, so loving, so genuine, and so forgiving. The world has lost a wonderful man, but heaven gained a treasure. My sincerest thank you for loving my brother and for helping our family.

Renee Cherpin Fleming & Family