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Roy "Gene" Myers

1953 - 2021

Roy "Gene" Myers obituary, 1953-2021, Gastonia, NC

BORN

1953

DIED

2021

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McLean Funeral Directors - Gastonia

700 South New Hope Road

Gastonia, North Carolina

Roy Myers Obituary

YORK, SC- Roy "Gene" Myers passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 67. Born April 14, 1953 in Copperhill, TN, Gene was the son of the late Roy Junior Myers and Norma Emilee Harris Myers.
Gene worked as the facilities manager at Piedmont Community Charter School. He previously worked with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. A long standing member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Gene was active with the church choir and the children's sports ministry. He dearly loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a son, Greg Myers.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Donna Myers; children, Jeremy Myers and wife, Lisa, Amie Blake, Courtney Suits and fiancé, Derek Dean, Sam Blake and Scott "Pud" Myers; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Tony Campbell; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends of Gene Myers are invited to attend his funeral service beginning at 4:00 PM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Sandy Plains Baptist Church. The Rev. David Keuss will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. A private family burial will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Filbert, SC.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mcleanfuneral.com
The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gene may be sent to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Myers family.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Jan. 17, 2021.

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Stephanie Nicholson

January 25, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss Mr. Myers always. Stephanie Nicholson, PCCS Secretary

Rebecca Brooks

January 19, 2021

Donna and family,
We’re so sorry to hear of Gene’s death. All of you are in our prayers. Praying that God will pour out His blessings and peace on you through your faith in Jesus Christ.
Philip, Rebecca and Will Brooks

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Lakeview Memory Gardens

Filbert, SC

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