Joel Marvin Myers, 73, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Monday, June 28, 2010 with family by his side. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1st at Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Plainview with Shawn Sampley officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home of Merkel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Marvin was born Feb. 8, 1937 in Ralls, Texas to Johnnie and Pinkie Elizabeth (Moore) Myers, and then moved to Hale Center. His classmates at Hale Center fondly called him "Tank" in high school as he played nose guard, and the team went to state all four years. He graduated from Hale Center in 1955.

He met Charlcie Rhae Hendrix during high school and his heart soon told him that she was the love of his life; his confidant, companion and soul mate. She was his best friend and they married June 29, 1961. Together, they raised a loyal and devoted son, Mickel "Rowdy" Myers.
After living in Wichita Falls, Lubbock and Abilene, Marvin moved his family and they settled in Merkel for 34 years. Marvin was the Scout Master for Mickel's Boy Scout Troop for six years. As Mickel grew older, they were able to enjoy working together, camping, fishing, hunting, dirt biking and as a family, they took great pleasure in working on their little piece of Texas called home.

Marvin, a nurseryman, worked at Wolfe Nursery in Lubbock and then transferred to Wolfe Nursery in Abilene. He then had the joy of working side by side with his sweetheart, Charlcie, at Westgate and Colormaker Nursery in Abilene, and ended working at Garden World for 24 years. He and Charlcie retired in 2004 and often made trips to Lubbock to visit their family. Although he loved his work and his co-workers, at the end of the day, he couldn't wait until he was at home to enjoy evenings with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dewayne and Darrell Myers.

Marvin leaves behind Charlcie, his wife and partner in life of 49 years, and their son, Mickel and his wife Georgia and their three children. He was the loving grandfather to Alexis, who penned the nickname "Cowboy" after she saw him in a hat just one time; Taryn, who sat in his lap on the riding lawnmower; and Chelsea, who enjoyed watching movies and having popcorn with him. Also left behind are his sisters-in-law who loved him deeply, Dottie and Candy Sampley of Lubbock and Peggy Taylor of Grand Prairie; and his brother-in-law, Charles Hendrix of Lubbock, who enjoyed card games with him. He leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Marvin's infectious smile, humor, words of encouragement and praise to his son and his family will always be remembered and cherished. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He had a deep love of flowers, especially roses, which his mother grew at home. He loved to sit in his swing with family enjoying sunshine, nature, bird watching and sharing his wisdom of plants, trees, flowers and "bugs." He enjoyed hunting, Monday night wrestling, cards, dominoes and Alexis' homemade breakfast for him and Charlcie.