After 89 years here with us, our very special Grandaddy is in heaven. He will surely be missed here, but we know he is in a better place... one with so many of those he longed for and missed dearly, he is walking, dancing, playing golf, singing in the angel's choir, and watching all of us from above.
There is a new shining star in the beautiful night sky --
Since I was not fortunate enough to meet either of my grandfathers, I feel that God put him in my life to represent the amazing love that a grandfather has for their granddaughter. So to me -- he was really MY Grandaddy too! (thanks Amie, Carrie & Eddie for sharing so generously)
When I think back about meeting Eddie's Granddad nearly 11 years ago, I have so many wonderful memories! He always made me feel just like one of his own grandchildren from the first time I met him. I remember seeing a picture of Eddie with his Dad and Granddad at his graduation - no doubt those good looking' genes were passed down generation to generation! There were lots of great stories about Grandaddy singing in the church choir, helping with the shriners, or walking miles a day well into his 80's. I got to see some more memorable events myself like Grandaddy parasailing with Ron at Holden Beach, telling us great stories and super funny jokes (Archibald Barisol), taking long walks and dancing with Debbie at our wedding -- he loved to smile and to see us all smile.
We are so grateful that we got to spend Christmas with Grandaddy-- We had a wonderful Christmas together! The whole family was together and he was very excited and happy to see everyone, especially his newest grandchildren -- Avery (6mo) and William (2mo)! He held them tight, smiled that big proud smile, and told them he loved them. What a wonderful opportunity to make it his last.
Ali & Avery with their Great-Grandaddy at Christmas...
He sat with Ali and Avery and looked at the photo book that we made for him. He was so happy!
Ali & Great-Grandaddy in 2010
Ali has fond memories of Great-Grandaddy holding her hand and pushing her on his walker,
... when we told him that Ali was a BIG sister TO BE!
Eddie & Ali w/ her Great-Grandaddy @ Christmas in 2009
The original Myers crew... Ron, Debbie and Bill
As we sat around the table for Christmas dinner, he said a beautiful blessing thanking his Lord and Savior for all that we had been given.
Grandaddy with 6/8 of his great-grandkids... look at that smile!
Nathaniel, William, Ali, Avery, Katherine, Charlotte, Adrienne & Cameron all love you soooo much -
Nathaniel, William, Ali, Avery, Katherine, Charlotte, Adrienne & Cameron all love you soooo much -
Grandaddy meeting the newest of his great-grand kids, William...
This is a poem written by Carrie:
My very special Grandaddy that we all are going to miss so,so,so very much. His heart was an ocean of love and hands so soft and sweet to hold. Eyes as blue as the sky above and smile so tender,soft and sweet. How lucky are we all to have shared in his life. Memories and pictures is how I will get by. Everyday I think of him and his shinning beautiful light. As rooms light up in his presence and people full of delight. This special man so rare and pure will always be apart of me for so grateful am I. I will look up to the heavens and see him in my sight and dream of holing him tight. For now and forever he will be a beautiful enchanting star that glistens and gleams all through the night.
I love you so much! ~Carrie
Charlotte Observer Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charlotte/obituary.aspx?n=herbert-william-myers&pid=156505459&fhid=4293
Mr. Myers, 89, of Plantation Estates in Matthews, died March 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Jean Webster Myers, who went to be with Jesus, December, 1997.
Herb was born September 12, 1922 in Richmond, VA, the only child of the late Herbert William Myers and Gladys Cook Myers. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He is now celebrating in heaven with Jesus and his beloved wife, Jean.
Herb is survived by his three children; son, Ron Myers and wife Pat of Greensboro; son, Bill Myers and wife Judiann of Seneca, SC; and daughter, Debbie Myers of Waxhaw. He is also survived by his three grandchildren; Amie Jones and her husband Lyell of Rochester, MN; Carrie Woody and her husband Jay of High Point; and Eddie Myers and his wife Rye of West Melbourne, FL; and eight great-grandchildren; Katherine, Nathaniel and Charlotte Jones of Rochester, MN; Adrienne, Cameron and William Woody of High Point; and Ali and Avery Myers of West Melbourne, FL.
Herb was born September 12, 1922 in Richmond, VA, the only child of the late Herbert William Myers and Gladys Cook Myers. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He is now celebrating in heaven with Jesus and his beloved wife, Jean.
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Ron & Pat, Debbie, Judiann & Bill |
Mr. Myers graduated from Richmond University and afterwards served his country faithfully in the Navy as an Airman Radioman First Class, enlisting after Pearl Harbor. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner with Oasis Shrine Temple in Charlotte. He served as Captain of the Chanters and Social Director for many Potentates over the years. Herb was a long-standing member and choir member of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte. He worked in sales for the steel industry for the majority of his life.
Mr. Myers' family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to everyone from Providence Baptist Church who knew and loved our father and spent time with him in his final years while he was under nursing care at Plantation Estates. We also want to thank everyone involved in Herb's love and care at Plantation Estates and Hospice to know how much we appreciate them and the deserving job they do for our elderly.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritagefuneral.net. Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Indian Trail, NC is serving the Myers family.
A memorial service to celebrate Herb's life will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, to celebrate Herb's life.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277. Shriner's give their time and money to take care of burned and crippled children across the nation.Mr. Myers' family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to everyone from Providence Baptist Church who knew and loved our father and spent time with him in his final years while he was under nursing care at Plantation Estates. We also want to thank everyone involved in Herb's love and care at Plantation Estates and Hospice to know how much we appreciate them and the deserving job they do for our elderly.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritagefuneral.net. Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Indian Trail, NC is serving the Myers family.
Published in Charlotte Observer on March 16, 2012
Granddady, your time on this earth was full of love, family, service. Thanks for being such an inspiration to us all - We love you!
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