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Chad Meyers Obituary

GOREVILLE -- Chad Wayne Meyers, 30, passed away during a coal mining accident at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with the Rev. Jay Franklin officiating. Interment will be in Cana Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Goreville Athletics Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959.

Chad was born July 26, 1982, in Carbondale to Kenneth Meyers and Lisa Copeland.

Survivors include his father, Kenneth and Shaunetta Meyers of Goreville; mother, Lisa and James Copeland of Metropolis; girlfriend, Janelle Craig and her son, Darren Layne, of Goreville; brother, Christopher Meyers of Metropolis; sister, Kristina Meyers of Carterville; brother, Caleb and Andrea Meyers of Bloomsburg, Pa.; maternal grandmother, Verla Harner of Vienna; stepsiblings, Cody and Cegan Stephenson of Marion, Ellen Lee of Graves County, Ky., and James Copeland; nephews, Quentin and Elijah; nieces, Olivia and Nelyah; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Agnes Meyers, and paternal uncle, Kevin "Tubo" Meyers.

Chad was a coal miner at Willow Lake in Saline County.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing and sports. He enjoyed cooking and grilling and spending time with his family and friends. He also loved to farm.

For more information or to sign the guest register, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Chad Meyers

20 Entries

Gary & Joyce Steber

November 21, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Wayne Dunn

November 20, 2012

Kenny, Sorry about the loss of your son. I know so many of the youth of the Vienna area thought so much of him.

Diane & Kenny Baker

November 20, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. Keep hold of the Master's hand. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Christina Schafer

November 20, 2012

Kristina my thoughts and Prayers to your family, So sorry for your loss

James Vaughn

November 20, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cassie James

November 19, 2012

Such a terrible loss our community has suffered. The Lord has received an amazing, sweet, hilarious, loving guy. Growing up in the small community of Goreville when something like this happens it effects so many. I've known Chad my whole life, grew up with him and his family, lived across the street from his gf Janelle for 20 years, and lived next door to him when he passed. I pray for the strength of lord to comfort his family, loved ones, and friends. I pray that his friends and family give each other the strength to continue to go on with their daily lives. I pray for each day to get easier. I'm terribly sorry to the Meyers family for their loss.

Brittany Sadler

November 19, 2012

That smile... this young man will be missed by many.

Sarah Jones and Family(Billingsley)

November 19, 2012

What a terrible tragedy. Words cannot describe. Many thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family for the loss of Chad.

Beth

November 19, 2012

this picture of chad sums it all up! What a beautiful person and smile! We will miss his wonderful laugh. So sorry for your loss

November 19, 2012

Kenny and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending up prayers for God to bless you with peace and comfort at this time.
Danny and Sherri Calvert

Larry and Dianna Choate

November 19, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May God surround you with his love at this time.

Bo Vinson

November 18, 2012

Many thoughts and prayers! A terrible loss for his family and many friends.

john rodrigues

November 18, 2012

im sorry for your lost my husband work with him god bless the famil

Linda Drust

November 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Chad. I remember Chad as a little blonde-haired boy at Cypress School. That was many years ago, but in many ways, seems like only yesterday. Chad always made me smile and I'm sure he continued to project the same warm personality as young man. Many prayers for his family and friends for strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Martin Dann (family)

November 18, 2012

To the Meyers Family; May the LORD give you Comfort in your Loss. Deepest Sympathy for your Loss. God Bless you all. Praying for you.

LONNY FREDRICKSON

November 18, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THE MEYERS FAMILY,AND I PRAY FOR YOU ALL SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYERS FROM OUR CHURCH AT GRACE MINISTRIES 604 BOYD STREET ELDORADO IL ARE GOING TOWARDS YOUR FAMILY AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS.

November 18, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. Chad and I went to school together. We were in the same class, sweet guy. you're all in my prayers.

Donnie Stroud

November 18, 2012

We are so sadden by your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Collette Bowlby

November 18, 2012

Kristina, Caleb and Kenny- I am truly saddened and my heart aches for your loss. I hope for healing and comfort for you and all your family in this time.
Love to you all.

Larry Perry

November 18, 2012

Sorry for your loss, Chad was a very good worker. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him. he is in a much better place now!! in GODS hands!! our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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