This memorial website was created to remember our Dad
Jack Myers who was born in
Illinois on
October 20, 1931 and passed away on
January 19, 2018. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Jack E. Myers, 86 of Centralia, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Nature Trails Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon surrounded by his children.
Mr. Myers was born October 20, 1931 in Centralia, son of George F. Myers and Ida Mary Louise (Drenckpohl) Myers. He married Emma Raines on January 15, 1955 in Sandoval and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2012.
He is survived by four sons: Steven Myers and wife Debbie of Centralia, Robert Myers and wife Barb of Ashley, William Myers of Centralia and James Myers and wife Jennie of Garnett, Kansas; a daughter, Donna Myers (Rink) of Centralia; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law: Bertha Myers of Centralia; a sister, Maxine Ward of Centralia; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son: David Myers, a son-in-law, Frank Rink.
Jack served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Printer and Machine Adjuster for 28 years. He enjoyed Old Cars, his Chihuahua, and fishing. Jack loved spending time with his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the American Legion Post 446 and VFW Post 2055. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Gospel Lighthouse Church and will be accept at the funeral home. Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be of service to the Myers Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com
