Darrell Eugene

Myers

Darrell Eugene Myers son of the late Elsie Ray Myers and Buck Allen Myers was born at Oates, Missouri, on May 17, 1926. He departed this life at Crocker Country Living in Lesterville, Missouri, on March 2, 2011, having attained the age of 84 years, nine months and 13 days.

On December 24, 1946 in Oates, Missouri, Eugene was united in marriage to Odessia Barton and to this loving union three children were born. Eugene was a Veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during WWII. He was a devoted and long standing member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church. Eugene also served on the trustee board of Myers Cemetery. Eugene was a lead miner until he retired. He enjoyed farming, wood working, and most of all witnessing for the Lord. Eugene's greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Ruby Kuhn, Eual Dunn and Ladonna Myers, son-in-law, Raymond Lee Mathes and step-mother, Goldie Myers.

Eugene is survived by his wife Odessia Myers of Oates, two sons, Randell Lee Myers and wife Susan of Oates, Dirk Dewayne Myers and wife Janice of Lesterville, one daughter, Rinda Dian Johnson and husband Lingell of Oates, nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, one sister, Doris Smith and husband Anthony Smith of Holts Summit, Missouri. Eugene will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Friday, March 4th 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville

Funeral Services: Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Locust Grove United Baptist Church

Ministers: Pastor, Bill Mathes assisted by Rev. Carlton Mathes

Music: Church Choir

Pallbearers: Jeremy Myers, Andrew Myers, Garth Myers, Dustin Myers,Wade Mathes, Trevor Cunningham and Devin Nagel.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: The Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund