Eugene Thomas Myers
November 5, 1924 ~ February 12, 2011
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Eugene Thomas Myers, 86, of 16 Myers Mountain Road, Leicester, died on Saturday, February 12, 2011.
Mr. Myers was born in Cleveland, OH, and was a son of the late Harry Charles and Mildred Zuli Myers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Pavlik Myers; and brothers, Walter, Frank, and Bill Myers.
Mr. Myers served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Myers served in the occupation of North Africa, the invasion of Sicily, the invasion of Italy, D-Day on Omaha Beach in Normandy, in the Pacific Theater, and in the occupation of the Philippines. He was the plank owner of the U.S. L.S.T. 309, nicknamed "Deacon Myers." The L.S.T. (landing ships tanks) 309 was the largest landing craft capable of delivering tanks, trucks, ammunition, and troops directly onto foreign beaches. Mr. Myers was a member of V.F.W. Post 891. He later retired as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, and had worked part-time with Harry's Cadillac, Deal Buick, and Enterprise Car Rental. Mr. Myers was also a long-time member of a 12-step recovery group.
He is survived by two daughters, Cyndi Myers, of Delaware, and Diane Yoder, of Houston, TX; three sons, Danny Myers and wife Lisa, of Alexander, Frank Myers and wife Lisa, of Leciester, and Chris Myers and wife Susan, of Oak Park, CA; sister-in-law, Mary Myers, of Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Derek, Camile, and Mason Yoder, of Houston, Lindsay and Jarrett Myers, of Alexander, and Christopher and Alex Myers, of Oak Park.
Funeral services will be on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Buncombe Co. Veterans Council and the North Carolina Honor Guard.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
The Family wishes to acknowledge with appreciation the many friends and neighbors who were so gracious
and helpful through the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. God’s peace & comfort. Love Sue & Dan (Pete)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts & prayes are with you. May peace be with you.
God Bless
Our deepest sympathy goes out to our family & friends for our loss. You will always be cherished in our hearts!
may god bless you in this time of need
To the Myers Family, all of you are in our prayers. Uncle Gene is with us still – in our memories and our hearts. From the Frank Cottos family, Frank,Dot,Kim and Frank(Sonny).
GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE GENE FOR ALL THAT YOU DID FOR EVERYONE WHO NEEDED YOUR HELP AND BEING A GREAT UNCLE MY COLDOLANCES TO THE FAMILY
Cyndi,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thought and prayers your way.
Sincerely,
Sally Chaney
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
We were deeply saddened when we learned of Uncle Gene’s passing. As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring Gene’s memory. He will never be forgotten.
Gene has been an inspiration for me in the Leicester 12-Step Recovery Group. I will miss him greatly!
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May your very patriotic Father rest in peace,I thank him for his service to our nation to keep us all free.God Bless Mr. Myers
I would just like to say that the Myers family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris, I am a big fan of the you and the Hollywood Hotel. Just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Dear Chris and Frank,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father. I just saw Chris when he flew in this morning and I was going to ask about your dad and didn’t have the opportunity.
Thank you for your father and family’s sacrifice with your father serving in the US Navy.
May your many beautiful memories of your dad help you find the peace to get through the coming days, weeks, months and years.
Fondly,
Michelle Potter-Plavocos
We are so sorry for your loss . Gene was a very special person to everyone he touched . Theres not many people like him . He was always helping other ones in need . We are proud to be freinds of your family . God bless you all .
My condolences to the Myers family. Uncle Gene held a special place in my mother Judy’s heart, as well he did for each of us Forrester kids.
To the family,You have my sincerest condolances.My father-in-law worked with Mr.Myers at Harry’s on the Hill after the war.I was going thru some of his things and found a few old photos with the two of them together.You would be welcome to them of course.May you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that Mr.Myers has gone on to a place where there is no longer any pain or suffering and where there is a brighter tomorrow.
Danny, Lisa and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Danny, I know how you are feeling. I lost my father last September. The memories of your father and grandfather will be with you always. Praying for all of you.
Dear Chris, Sue, Christopher, Alex and all your family,
Gene was so wonderful when we took the kids to see him. We will always have those memories of his kindness. Our sympathy & prayers are with you. Love, Gary & Lynne Froeba
Gene…The sign of a good life is how many people you touched during your life…and with your’s it was countless. You always were there to lend a hand and help those who needed your guidance and advice. I will forever remember the wonderful stories you always had…you made a major contribution to the foundation of my life…Thank You Thank you…Thank you! Your friend forever…John Harper
To all of Gene’s family and loved ones,
Please know that we feel the pain of Gene’s passing with you. Gene meant so much to us and taught us so much about loving and caring for others. We take comfort knowing that Gene is in Heaven now and with us in Spirit always. As he always said: ‘ GOD BLESS ‘
To the Myers family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Myers was always so kind and loving to me and my kids. He will be greatly missed!
Trisha, Kayley, Leah & Payton
Chris,I am sadden to hear about your Dad.
I saw the ‘In Memory Of’ tribute on the broadcast and put it together.
Please tell your brothers that I have met they are also in my thoughts.
I miss you, my Heart goes out to you, and I will always be your friend.
God Bless,
Lee Webb
Blues Musician.
Chris,I am sadden to hear about your Dad.
I saw the ‘In Memory Of’ tribute on the broadcast and put it together.
Please tell your brothers that I have met they are also in my thoughts.
I miss you, my Heart goes out to you, and I will always be your friend.
God Bless,
Lee Webb
Blues Musician
spider@bluesallstars.com
Gene was a great man and will be missed. He gave without excepting anything in return. Thank you God for putting him in my life.
My condolences to the Meyers Family. Gene was a very special person and will always be remembered for the many good things he did for so many. He will be in our prayers. God Bless.
Danny, Lisa, Lindsay, and Jarrett, Please know that your FedEx Family is thinking of you all during this time of loss. While it is never easy losing a loved one, know in your hearts that he is in a better place. Warmest regards, Ed Tate
To the Myers family, Cyndi,Diane,Danny,Frank & Chris –
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your father was a great guy and our parents, Ernie & Goldie Eberling (both gone now) had such wonderful times visiting him on the mountain on their trips with Aunt Mary and Uncle Frank. God Bless All of You – Karen & Kathy
We lost a very Special Person in our lives. Our lost is Heavens Gain! You Will Be Missed By Everyone Who Knew You. Till We Meet Again. All our Love and Prayers are with You.
Chris and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene ment a lot to me in the some what short 6 years that I hung out with the family. He was such a contributing father and community friend. He showed up on I95 when I was in a bad accident like an angel. Walked up to my window and cared for me with such kindness. He will be missed by not only his family but, all the lives he touched. My condolences to all.
To all the Myers kids and grandkids,my condolences to you all on the loss of your patriarch.
I have so many good memories of 189 Terr back in a time when we were all 1 big family.
speaking on behalf of the Myers family I would like to reach out and thank all those who have expressed their sympathy in the loss of our father. We have learned that he has touched many lives and we have appreciated hearing the many stories and kind words. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.
Dear Cyn,Diane,Danny,Chris,Frank and Grandkids. I was sorry to hear about Gene’s passing and I send my love and condolences to all of you. Besides knowing all of you and sharing many memories, your Dad was a Navy guy just like mine from WWll and he was the same age as my parents so I feel a real connection to your loss. I send my best wishes and wish I could have been with you. Love, Pat
Dear Cyndi & family ~
May God bless you all, and bring you peace.
With love ~