First Sergeant

James Leroy Myers

James Leroy Myers son of the late Cecil and Gertrude Rumburg was born in Lesterville, Missouri, on June 18, 1934. He departed this life at John J. Pershing Veteran's Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on April 26, 2015, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and eight days.

On December 21, 1991 in Dexter, Missouri, Jim was united in marriage to Wilma Stevenson Whited, they made their home in Redford, Missouri. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army having attained the rank of First Sergeant. Jim was a member of the Redford Nazarene Church. He loved getting together with his family, going to church and visiting with old friends. Jim was proud of his military career and was devoted to his country. He loved the worldwide travels he gained during his Army life. He continued to be an avid reader of military history, and traveled with his wife Wilma and enjoyed keeping up with Army buddies.

Jim is survived by his wife Wilma Myers of Redford, Missouri, his children, James Strese of Dallas, Texas, Jeffrey Strese and wife Lora of Dallas, Texas, Grover Whited Jr. and wife Barb of Redford, Missouri, Judy Prichard and husband Leroy of Ellington, Missouri, Gordon Whited and wife Angie of Ellington, Missouri, Cathy Wright of Redford, Missouri, his grandchildren, Lynsey, Joshua, Amanda, Christina, Brandon, Allison and Jonah, his great-grandchildren, Bryton, Marshal, Isaac, Christian and Declan, one sister, Wanda Rayfield and husband Bill of Festus, Missouri. Jim is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, April 30th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Friday, May 1st 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Rev. Glen Hunter

Burial: Rutter Cemetery

Pallbearers:
Military Personnel form Fort Leonard Wood

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Gideon Bibles