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Capt James Edward “Jim” Myers

Birth	:	19 Apr 1948 Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 2004 Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.5091960, -80.8764980
Description	:	ORANGEBURG - Captain James "Jim" Edward Myers died Sunday evening, July 18, 2004. He was 56. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Terry Peele officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Captain Myers was born in Orangeburg a son of Edward L. Myers and of the late Dorice Bedenbaugh Myers. He was a graduate of Wingate College, Charlotte, NC. Captain Myers joined the Orangeburg Fire Department in 1974 and rose to the rank of Captain. In 1992 the Police and Fire Departments... Read More	ORANGEBURG - Captain James "Jim" Edward Myers died Sunday evening, July 18, 2004. He was 56. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Terry Peele officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Captain Myers was born in Orangeburg a son of Edward L. Myers and of the late Dorice Bedenbaugh Myers. He was a graduate of Wingate College, Charlotte, NC. Captain Myers joined the Orangeburg Fire Department in 1974 and rose to the rank of Captain. In 1992 the Police and Fire Departments merged into the Department of Public Safety and he began cross training as a Law Enforcement Officer. He attended the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 1993 and upon graduation received the J.P. Strom award, the Academy's highest award for excellence. He has served as Public Safety Captain in charge of the Special Operations Division and as Commander of the Patrol Division. His quiet leadership by positive example earned the admiration and respect of his superiors and those who served under him. Captain Myers provided "Service Above Self" to the Orangeburg community for over 30 years. Captain Myers attended First Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father, devoted to his family, friends, and community. An avid outdoorsman, yet ever mindful of the beauty of nature, he love to hunt, fish, SCUBA, dive, and work his garden. He was known by his friends as one who could always be called on to fix anything or solve any problem. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Amy Tripp Myers of the home; daughter, Mrs. Meredith Myers Firestone, Irmo; father, Edward L. Myers, Orangeburg; sister, Mrs. Jan Myers McCormack, Edisto Island; and granddaughter, Leila Marie Fireston, Irmo. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME. At other times, friends may visit at the residence of Edward L. Myers, James Myers (87403917) Suggested edit: Captain James Edward Myers Orangeburg Department of Public Safety, South Carolina End of Watch Sunday, July 18, 2004 JAMES EDWARD MYERS Captain James Myers was shot and killed by a man who was on a cross-country crime spree in which he had already murdered one person. The suspect was fleeing a nearby gas station after attempting to use a stolen credit card when he came on to Captain Myers' farm, and was confronted by the captain. The suspect shot Captain Myers nine times and then attempted to burn his body using diesel fuel. The suspect then stole Captain Myers' department vehicle. He was apprehended three days later in Satellite Beach, Florida, when officers located him the vehicle. On November 30, 2006, the suspect plead guilty to murdering Captain Myers. He was sentenced to death on December 8, 2006. Captain Myers had served with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety for 11 years, and had served in law enforcement for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and five children. BIO Age 56 Tour 30 years Badge Not available INCIDENT DETAILS Cause Gunfire Weapon Handgun Offender Sentenced to death Contributor: Investigator (48335245) • [email protected]

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Capt James Edward “Jim” Myers's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA.
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Capt James Edward “Jim” Myers death on 18 Jul 2004 in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 33.5091960
Longitude: -80.8764980

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Edward Leroy Myers

(1924 - 2010)

Dorice Bedenbaugh Myers

(1927 - 2002)

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