Marcell Wagstaff

Marcell Joseph Wagstaff, son of Mark and Erica Wagstaff was born on September 25, 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was called to eternal rest on April 5, 2012. Marcell was involved in many activities throughout his short life. Dancing, swimming, playing sports, and video games were his favorite past times. He won many awards in baseball and basketball. His favorite subjects in school were Music and Spanish. He would always greet you with (hola) and when asked if his homework was finished he would reply, “I can do it in a snap!” He constructed his own guitar from scratch. When asked who taught him how to make it he replied, “I thought of it on my own. I’m smart.” Although short lived, Marcell lived an amazing life. He was a strikingly intelligent young man (a prodigy) bringing joy and hope to all who knew him. Because his father was a Marine, Marcell travelled over the country. He went to Paris Island, South Carolina to attend his father’s graduation from boot camp. He attended preschool in Yuma, Arizona where he also became a protective and loving big bother to Gabrielle. In California, he learned to read scriptures aloud before his class at the Good News Club where, at age five, he also learned about Jesus’ death, resurrection and salvation. He was an inspiration to his family. He awed them with his gift of prayer and his self confidence. After leaving San Onofre Elementary School in California, Marcell continued his academic studies at Cross Country Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland. On December 31, 2011 he wowed his family yet again as he read a scripture and led a prayer of gratitude in Glen Allen, VA. At The Forum in Baltimore, MD he also read a poem at his great-grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary. Marcell always eagerly accepted the invitation to read speak or pray. At the tender age of seven, Marcell was called to rest in God’s special place. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Sheddrick. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his beloved parents, Mark and Erica Wagstaff; one sister, Gabrielle Wagstaff; a grandfather, two grandmothers; two aunts; great-grandparents Lloyd and rosetta Glasper and two devoted uncles, Robert and Quantrell Sheddrick; a devoted great-aunt, Lisa Glasper; and a host of other relatives and friends. Marcell, affectionately known as Doop, will be sincerely missed by everyone.

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Marcell Wagstaff

September 25, 2004 - April 5, 2012