Merlyn Jay Conrad

August 23, 1960 - July 20, 2021

Merlyn Jay Conrad of Crawfordville, Florida, passed away July 20, 2021 at the age of 60. He was born August 23, 1960 in Wayland, Iowa to the late Merle and Verla (Wagler) Conrad. In 1970, the family moved to Sarasota, Florida, where he resided until 2016. Merlyn had a big heart and helped many people, even animals, in his lifetime. He had a contagious laugh and loved to joke and play around. Merlyn was a Concrete Mason, a hard worker and he loved fishing. But the most important thing to him was his family that he loved and adored; his girls and his grandkids, who called him Daddy Pop Pop. He is survived by his twin daughters Brittany Johnston (Brian) of Sleepy Hollow, NY and Candace Phillips (Rick) of Mount Airy, NC; granddaughter Madison and grandson Avery of Mount Airy, NC; sisters Robin McKenzie (Dickie) of Crawfordville, FL, Melody Moon of Wayland, IA, and Ellen Grenier (Lucky) of Sarasota, FL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Verle Conrad and Earles Conrad. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the South Pavilion at Myakka State Park, 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL. Entrance fees will be paid by the Merlyn Conrad family. Skip & Trey Young are assisting the family. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com