Gaylen E. Myers

Gaylen Myers Obituary

Gaylen E. Myers, 87, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2008. He served his country in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1984. He was a long time member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Effie Myers; sister, Mary Dillard; and son, Gary Myers Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ernestine "Teenie" Myers; daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne "Vonnie" and husband, Larry, and Martha Webb and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Tony Hughes and wife, Shawn, Brian Hughes and wife, Lisa, Cameron Webb and wife, Lara, Courtney Webb, Gary Myers Jr., and Sammy Myers and wife, Tammy; eight greatgrandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Logan and Eloise Stebar; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home with the Rev. Loraine Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with VFW Post #4491 providing Military Services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Craig County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. 24127 and Upper Craigs Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Route 1, Box 566C, 4296 Upper Craigs Creek Road, Catawba, Va. 24070. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gaylen Myers

9 Entries

Ellen Carty

August 27, 2008

Dear Martha,
I am so sorry to hear about your father passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Please remember, I am always here for you, if there is anything I can do.
Love,
Ellen

Karen Stull

August 26, 2008

Tennie,
I was very saddened to hear of uncle Gaylen’s death. Your entire family was such an influential part of my childhood. I spent a lot of time at your house with my best childhood friend, Martha. Knowing your family truly shaped my life. I would have never pursued a computer career if it had not been for wanting to follow Martha in school. You were always so kind and supportive. I remember sitting at your kitchen table as you prepared breakfast for Martha & I after a sleepover (it’s funny the things that stick in your thoughts). I cherish the times that Gaylen supported my passion for horses which continues to be an important part of my life. Gaylen would often haul my horse in the back of his truck to take me to horse shows. Guess what - I’m still showing horses! Please know that even though I am physically far away that my thoughts and prayers are right there with you and your family. Gaylen was a very kind and giving person and will be missed by all that knew him.

Susie (Lowery) Kaffen

August 26, 2008

Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Gaylen's passing. We won't be able to come to the funeral, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of our Myers cousins during this difficult time.

Kim Martin (Alls)

August 26, 2008

Teenie,
I am so sorry to hear about Gaylen. I know you probably don't remember me, but I remember meeting you and Gaylen when I was just a girl. I always remember seeing the two of you in your green Taurus around town. Gaylen was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed, especially by my grandfather, Claude Sirry. He will miss Gaylen also. I want you to know that the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you at this time. May you be able to remember him always.

Tony Hughes

August 26, 2008

Granddaddy, I will miss you so much. Some of the most special memories I have of you are the summers I spent with you and Grandma Teenie at the old homeplace. Riding on the tractor to the Catawba Merchantile to get a Coke, that we had to drink in the store, will always bring a smile to my face. I would be bored to tears when you would watch "Mash" in that big green chair in the livingroom. I never understood that program. Now I can't get enough of "Mash." I always thought you were as tough as nails, and you were. But you were as soft inside as you were tough outside. While you will live on in heaven, you will also live on in the lives of your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I love you Granddaddy Galen.

Ralph Giles

August 26, 2008

We are sorry to learn of Galen's death. You two have been special friends for a long time .We will miss him at Shiloh. Am home from the hospital but won't be crossing the mountain yet. Just know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Bunny & Mildred

Barbara McPherson

August 26, 2008

I can remember Gaylen as a child coming to church at Shiloh with my parents. He always had a smile on his face or joke to tell.

Judy Fielder

August 26, 2008

Teenie,

I was so sad to hear about Gaylen. I will always have fond memories of him at Shiloh Church. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. If there is anything you need, please let me know.

With Love - Judy Fielder

Debbie, Kara, Marla

August 26, 2008

Martha and Family: We are so deeply sadden about your father. We can remember all the sports events your parents went to and the love he showed to all the girls. He will be greatly missed. We love you!!

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