Joe Daniel Myers

1934 - 2017

MYERS, Joe Daniel, age 83 of Estill Springs, passed away after a long hard battle with Alzheimer's on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 8, 1934, in Francisco, Alabama to the late Jim David and Tennessee Ethel Kennedy Myers. Mr. Myers was a veteran of the National Guard. He traveled 50,000 to 60,000 miles a year working for Super-valu Inc. as a meat merchandiser. Prior to that he was meat market manager for H.G. Hills, Kroger and IGA stores. He was of the Baptist faith. In his younger years he enjoyed boating, skiing, swimming, and fishing. Following retirement, he loved being at home and working in the yard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jessie Myers and sisters, Rena Mitchell, Flora Growden, Cozetta Stone, Aline Elliott and Evelyne Wilkerson. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Yvonne Myers of Estill Springs; daughter, JoAnn Myers and son, Danny Myers, both of Estill Springs; one grandchild, Rachel Gamble; one brother-in-law, Glen Wilkerson; and a host of good friends, nieces and nephews also survive him. Funeral services for Mr. Myers will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus of Tullahoma or to the Alzheimer's Association. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398 in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222. Send online condolences to www.moorecortner.com