Brian R. McKerlie
1960-2018
Brian Richard McKerlie of Sugar Land, Texas passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Tuesday, the 20th of November 2018, at the age of 58.
Brian was born on the 14th of August 1960, and grew up in London, Ontario, where he graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Nearing retirement, Brian spent over 35 years working at Enbridge with many roles but most recently as Senior Vice President for US Gas Transmission. In addition to being a loving husband and father, he was a man held in high regard within the energy industry; he was a trusted leader, colleague, peer, advisor, mentor, visionary and friend to many.
Brian is survived by his wife Judy (nee Millar) of 32 years and three sons; Mitchell (27) of Sugar Land, Texas, Chad (25; Bethany) of Dallas, Texas and Tanner (22) of Chicago, Illinois; his brothers Bob (Deborah) of London, Ontario and Dave (Chris) of Hamilton, Ontario. Brian was a much loved son-in-law to Ross and Bev Millar of London, Ontario. He was also a cherished brother-in-law and uncle to many more within the McKerlie and Millar families. Brian was also a cherished brother-in-law and uncle to many more within the McKerlie and Millar families. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Clair McKerlie and mother, Betty Elaine McKerlie of London, Ontario.
He was a man of strong faith and a member at the River Pointe Church in Richmond, Texas. In his non-existent free time, he always enjoyed being around his friends and family, whether it be fishing, golfing, traveling, or spending time at their cottage on Lake Erie – anything to bring the people in his life together. He lived a true and rewarding life, full of memories and laughs with friends and family. He will be dearly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 28th of November, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
Funeral Service will be conducted at half-past ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 29th of November, in the worship center of River Pointe Church, 5000 Ransom Road in Richmond.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception at a venue to be announced during the service.
Flowers are welcome and gratefully appreciated; however if friends and family desire, memorial contributions in Brian's honor may be directed the Southeastern Guide Dogs (https://www.guidedogs.org/); or (https://www.michaeljfox.org/). Kindly note, in addition to any contributions sent to the Southeastern Guide Dogs in tribute to Brian, the McKerlie family will contribute additional funds to name a puppy in memory of Brian "B-Mac" McKerlie to support individuals with visual disabilities or veterans with PTSD.