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Gerald Eugene Myers Sr.

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Gerald Eugene Myers Sr.

Birth
Death
20 Mar 2019 (aged 87)
Burial
Port Republic, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Gerald Eugene Myers Sr. passed away March 20, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born 02/01/1931.
He is survived by Julie Grandstaff, his loving companion and caregiver of 36 years. He leaves behind five children, Pamela M. Myers, Gerald E. Myers Jr., Melinda M. Lauer, Caroline M. McKenzie (husband Tom), and Mark C. Myers; a sister, Nancy M. Wright; five grandchildren, Justin, Heather, Nina, Thomas and Matthew; Julie’s son, James M. Grandstaff (wife Beth and their daughter Elizabeth); and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lenora; father, Luther; sisters, Marie M. Reisenberg, Dorothy M. Frazier, Eunice M. Dean, Geneva M. Craun and Thelma M. Craun; and brothers, Russell Myers and Raeburn (Date) Myers.
Gerald is also survived lastly by his beloved border collie, Misty Myers, who was his farmhand and constant, loyal companion.
Gerald was a U.S. Air Force and Korean War veteran. He attended Madison College.
Mr. Myers was in the automobile business for over 40 years; he owned and operated Myers Auto Exchange, where he was known for having the “sharpest vehicles in town!” He also was involved in many aspects of business in his 88 years, which included the startup of Black Diamond Savings Bank, where he served on the Board of Directors. Gerald was real estate investor/developer who helped many get their start in building and business.
His love of farming started an early age, while in the first grade his teacher asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he replied, “I want to be a farmer and I want to raise cats!”
Mr. Myers lived a simple, somewhat frugal lifestyle and absolutely loved helping others! He was a member of the Harrisonburg Lions Club and a dedicated, active member of Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, where he was a deacon for many years.
Gerald will always be remembered for his infectious smile, and his love of the Lord, family and friends. His final hope was “take me home country roads.”
Visitation will be at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren on 03/27/2019 at 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial service will be held 03/28/2019 at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Myers requested donations be made to Mill Creek Church of the Brethren.
– Provided by: WWW.lindseyharrisonburg.com
Gerald Eugene Myers Sr. passed away March 20, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born 02/01/1931.
He is survived by Julie Grandstaff, his loving companion and caregiver of 36 years. He leaves behind five children, Pamela M. Myers, Gerald E. Myers Jr., Melinda M. Lauer, Caroline M. McKenzie (husband Tom), and Mark C. Myers; a sister, Nancy M. Wright; five grandchildren, Justin, Heather, Nina, Thomas and Matthew; Julie’s son, James M. Grandstaff (wife Beth and their daughter Elizabeth); and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lenora; father, Luther; sisters, Marie M. Reisenberg, Dorothy M. Frazier, Eunice M. Dean, Geneva M. Craun and Thelma M. Craun; and brothers, Russell Myers and Raeburn (Date) Myers.
Gerald is also survived lastly by his beloved border collie, Misty Myers, who was his farmhand and constant, loyal companion.
Gerald was a U.S. Air Force and Korean War veteran. He attended Madison College.
Mr. Myers was in the automobile business for over 40 years; he owned and operated Myers Auto Exchange, where he was known for having the “sharpest vehicles in town!” He also was involved in many aspects of business in his 88 years, which included the startup of Black Diamond Savings Bank, where he served on the Board of Directors. Gerald was real estate investor/developer who helped many get their start in building and business.
His love of farming started an early age, while in the first grade his teacher asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he replied, “I want to be a farmer and I want to raise cats!”
Mr. Myers lived a simple, somewhat frugal lifestyle and absolutely loved helping others! He was a member of the Harrisonburg Lions Club and a dedicated, active member of Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, where he was a deacon for many years.
Gerald will always be remembered for his infectious smile, and his love of the Lord, family and friends. His final hope was “take me home country roads.”
Visitation will be at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren on 03/27/2019 at 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial service will be held 03/28/2019 at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Myers requested donations be made to Mill Creek Church of the Brethren.
– Provided by: WWW.lindseyharrisonburg.com

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  • Created by: Tom Myers
  • Added: Apr 10, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198237321/gerald_eugene-myers: accessed ), memorial page for Gerald Eugene Myers Sr. (1 Feb 1932–20 Mar 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 198237321, citing Mill Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Port Republic, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Tom Myers (contributor 47021440).