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Lester Myers Obituary
November 19, 1938 - January 7, 2021
ADVANCE – Mr. Lester Dean Myers, Sr., 82, of Advance, passed away January 7, 2021, at Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte, after a brief battle with pneumonia.
Mr. Myers was born on November 19, 1938, in Davie County, to the late Jetry Cicero and Annie Williams Myers.
He was a graduate of Davie County High School, a member of Bixby Presbyterian Church, and attended Cornatzer Baptist Church. Mr. Myers was employed for many years by Pilot Freight Carriers and retired from I.L. Long Construction Company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Myers Wands.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Velda Sue Howard Myers, of the home; a daughter, Lisa Myers; a son, Lester Dean Myers, Jr.; a son-in-law, Scotty Wands (Erica); a grandson, Will Wands; a brother, Stacy Myers (Carol); brothers-in-law, Wayne Howard (Denise) and Willie Howard (Lynn); and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 10, in Cornatzer Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Ed Kuhar and Pastor Ottis Hurst officiating.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family requests that attendees wear a mask and practice social-distancing.
Friends may visit Eaton Funeral Home to pay their respects to Mr. Myers beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for Cornatzer Baptist Church, 1372 Cornatzer Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.
Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
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Gerri Hoyle
January 14, 2021
Velda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers.
Tama Markland O'Mara
January 10, 2021
Velda so sorry for you loss. I remember Lester well after going to school with him for 12 years. Prayers & thoughts are with you and family.
Pastor Bobby L Leonard
January 9, 2021
I graduated with Lester in 1957. He was very quiet as I remember. May God do mighty things thru his dear family
Annice and Rick Wendt
January 9, 2021
Velma, Dean,and Lisa so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Hipp
January 9, 2021
Lisa, so sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. May your memories and hopes of better days sustain you all.
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