Carl Frederick Brill, 72, life long Montgomery County resident, entered heaven peacefully on November 5, 2026 at home in Germantown, MD. He was the loving husband to Joy Ann Brill for over 31 years. 

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Born on February 24, 1954 in Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell F. and Juanita (Johnson) Brill. 

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Carl had a 30 year career as an IT specialist for DOD/Dept of Navy. He lived a life of service, including  serving as a Deacon at his church. He was a Benefactor of Eukarya Christian Academy in Winchester, VA, a supporter of children through World Vision and  a member of the Board of Community Support Services for many years. He served as a Volunteer, Instructor and four time President of Montgomery County CERT (Civilian Emergency Response Team).

He served  20 years with the Disaster Relief ministry of the Baptist Convention of MD and DE where he deployed to areas from New  England to Florida and Mississippi  to provide aid to victims of natural disasters. As his health declined, he still provided logistical support remotely to a deployed team. He was the recipient of the North American Mission Board   Distinguished Service Award at their National Convention and a Volunteer of the Year award from CERT. He sang with the National Christian Choir for several years. He enjoyed weather coverage, history, trains, ham radio (WB3-HAD), prepping, travel and time with family. 

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Along with his wife, Carl is survived by his children; Katherine Thomas (Patrick), Caroline Pidgeon (William “Bill”), Joanie Hughes (Paul), sons of first wife, Kay,  Kieran Krause (Zander), Benjamin Krause, one brother; Paul Brill (Carrie), nephews, John Murphy (Kim), Joey Murphy, Justin Brill (Melissa), great nieces, Savannah Murphy and Jaimi Brill, great nephew, Clayton Brill, sister of first wife, Kay,  Denise Zimmerman and her family, six grandchildren; Jonathan Thomas (Shaila), Joseph Hughes (Jessica), Sarah Jennings (Josiah), Benjamin Hughes (Kailee), Micah Hughes, Levi Hughes and four great-grandchildren; Bella, Penelope, Nora and Jonah and his 16 cherished Brill/Johnson cousins. 

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Along with his parents, he was preceded to glory by his first wife of 5 years, Kay Krause Brill, a great granddaughter, Eliza Jane Hughes and 3 pre-born Hughes grandchildren. 

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 14th at Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837. 

 

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Carl’s memory to one of the following:

Poolesville Baptist Church

BCM/D (designate Disaster Relief)

Eukarya Christian Academy, Winchester, VA (Executive Director/Head of School, Joanie Hughes) 

Montgomery/PG Hospice, Rockville, MD