Damian Duran Murrell, 34, Linn, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.
He was born Oct. 11, 1991, to Eric and Melanie (Mollring) Murrell in Reno, Nev. and grew up in Jefferson City, where he attended Jefferson City Schools.
He worked as a print operator for the Jefferson City News Tribune until becoming disabled in 2024.
Damian was a big kid at heart—goofy, kind and full of energy. He loved working on cars, cooking, listening to music and spending time on Xbox Live playing video games with his brothers.
He was always there for others and never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Above all, he loved his family deeply and wholeheartedly. Damian met the love of his life, Shawna Marshall, while working at the News Tribune, and together they built a life filled with joy, laughter and devotion.
He was preceded in death by father, Eric Murrell; and daughter, Karlee.
Damian is survived by wife, Shawna Marshall; mother, Melanie Davis (Momma); stepfather, Danny Davis (Peepaw); children, Bobby and twins Jayce and Kinsley; stepdaughter, Venus Marshall; siblings, Destiny Murrell, Harley Murrell and friend Jordonha, Zachary Murrell and wife Shapre, Joshua Guinn and wife Brittany, Kathryne, Breanna, Austin and Caillou Davis; grandmother, Rose Hansen; godmother, Shaline Montgomery and husband Todd; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Memorial visitation will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Houser-Millard Funeral Directors in Jefferson City.
Memorial contributions suggested to the family for an educational fund for his children.
Arrangements entrusted to Houser-Millard Funeral Directors in Jefferson City.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
