Dennis O. Myers

Dennis O. Myers, 74, of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at his residence with his family by his side.
Mr. Myers was a member and deacon of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rockwood. Mr. Myers was a 1963 graduate of Western Maryland College with a degree in chemistry. He was a retired laboratory director with 30 years' service with Palm Beach County, Fla., Water & Air Pollution Laboratories. Mr. Myers was very accomplished in his work; his level of expertise in particulate analysis raised the bar and was innovative to set the goals and standards for air pollution controls across the country. His dedication to his work was nationally recognized. Dennis was a member of the Union Lodge 38 Masonic Lodge. He was a past master of Northwood Lodge 303. He belonged to the Scottish Rite KCH Valley of Lake Worth, Fla.; he was a member of the Kerbela Shrine Temple in Knoxville and a van driver and past president of the Kerbela Roane Shrine Club. He was an active member of the Walden Ridge Antique Car Club, Oak Ridge Sportsman Club, American Mountain Men, a volunteer and re-enactor of the Fort Southwest Point in Kingston. Mr. Myers very much enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, antique cars, woodworking, knife and bow making. His greatest love was his grandchildren. Mr. Myers was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who leaves behind a cherished memory. He was a friend to all who knew him. Dennis was preceded in death by parents, Guy and Helen Myers; and stepbrother, Melvin "Pete" Bostian.
He is survived by wife of 52 years, Linda Myers, Rockwood; son, Douglas Myers (Debbie), Port Charlotte, Fla.; daughter, Dr. Lynne Berry (Joe), Villa Rica, Ga.; five grandchildren, Taylor Berry, Emma Myers, Joey Berry, Jordyne Berry and Olivia Myers; sister, Betty Myers (Clarence "Sam"), Emmetsburg, Md.; brother-in-law, Dr. Dale Ensor (Ginger), Cookeville; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Arrangements are as follows: Thursday, Aug. 20, in First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rockwood â€" Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.; Shriner Honor Guard will observe honors during the visitation. Masonic and funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Union Lodge 38 will present the Masonic service; the Rev. Kara Foster, along with Pastor Jill Seagle, will officiate the funeral. Private family burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, send memorials to Children's Shriners Hospital, in care of Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920; or First Christian Church, 328 W. Rockwood St., Rockwood, TN 37854.
Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, is in charge of arrangements.