James A. Myers
James A. Myers, 81 of Avon Lake died early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2010
at Arden Courts of Westlake after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Myers was born in Elyria on Jan. 3, 1929 to the late Lester
Benjamin and Ruth Pauline (nee Gilder) Myers. He graduated Elyria High
School in 1947 and graduated from the Lorain Business College in 1966 with
studies in accounting and finance.
He was an US Army veteran attaining the rank of Corporal with the 838th
Engineer Aviation Battalion.
Mr. Myers was a 46 year member of the St. Peter's United Church of
Christ in Amherst; serving as a Deacon. He was a member of the Amherst
Lions Club and Amherst Rotary Club. He enjoyed the out-of-doors, watching
wildlife and western movies. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He
has been a notary public since 1964.
He retired as an accountant from B. F. Goodrich, while emaining manager
of the B. F. Goodrich Credit Union. He retired from the credit union in
1994.
Mr. Myers is survived by his daughters Pam Harmon of Gahanna, Debra
(Steve Cooper) Brown of Elyria, Elaine (Ken) Keane of Chesapeake, VA,
granddaughters Arianna ( Matt) Holtwick of Toledo, Megan Keane of
Chesapeake, VA and a sister Betty L. Kelso of Idaho Falls, ID.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters
Wanda L. Braden and Bonita R. Franklin.
Friends may call on Friday, August 6, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11:00 am at the
funeral home with Rev. Mark Pemberton, pastor of the St. Peter's United
Church of Christ, officiating.
Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Amherst
Township with full military honors by the American Legion Post 30 and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Arden
Courts , 28400 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145 or the Alzheimer's
Association, 23215 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 300 - Park Center I,
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
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