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Charles Harry Myers

Birth	:	9 Jul 1925
Death	:	9 Jan 2017
Burial	:	Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9668999, -80.5669022
Description	:	his parents were Henry and Dora Myers. he was preceded by his beloved wife of 63 years Jean Helms Myers. he was one of seven children and was the last surviving sibling. he loved cows. like his father, he spent most of his adult life as a dairy farmer. he was committed to continuously improving his herd through selective breeding. he was skilled in the practice of artificial insemination and made sure that sons were also trained in that discipline. after he sold the dairy cows in the 1980's, he began buying beef cows, eventually establishing a fine herd of registered... Read More	his parents were Henry and Dora Myers. he was preceded by his beloved wife of 63 years Jean Helms Myers. he was one of seven children and was the last surviving sibling. he loved cows. like his father, he spent most of his adult life as a dairy farmer. he was committed to continuously improving his herd through selective breeding. he was skilled in the practice of artificial insemination and made sure that sons were also trained in that discipline. after he sold the dairy cows in the 1980's, he began buying beef cows, eventually establishing a fine herd of registered simmental cattle. rarely a day passed without he spending some time with his cows. he quickly recognized when something was amiss with one of the animals and did a great deal of his own veterinary work. in the 2000's, he was recognized for his achievements in agriculture by being named agricultural man of the year by the Union county agricultural extension office. he loved to tinker. Lack of formal training did not hold him back from becoming skilled in many trades. whether it was welding, rebuilding tractor engines, or repairing refrigeration equipment, he figured out how to do it. if something had an engine, he knew how to operate it. whether it was heavy equipment, farm implements, or trucks, he had a knack for getting the most from a machine. he was even a private pilot, learning to fly on the gi bill after WWII. he loved his community. he fought for his country, serving in the army during WWII. he was proud of the service and sacrifices made by our soldiers, and over the past several years regaled his family with stories from his time in the European theatre. after the war, he became a well-known and respected leader in Union county. he served on the Union county board of commissioners for twelve years in the 1970's-1980's. he served as cChairman of the board for much of that time. during his time in politics, democrats held all the power. consequently,c the democratic party had as many conservatives as it did liberals. he was a conservative. He may have been the last democrat to run on the campaign slogan "tight with your tax money." he also served for many years on the board of the Union memorial hospital. he was also active in rotary. in 1983, he was recognized for his service to the community by being named Union county man of the year. he loved his friends. he rarely missed an opportunity to be with them. he was typically among the first to arrive and last to leave any event. up until just recently, he was meeting friends for breakfast at hilltop or judds or for coffee at the McDonalds in Wingate. his greatest lament the past few years was that many of his friends had already died. surely he is delighted to be with them again. he loved God. he and Jean were lifelong members of Wingate Baptist Church. unless there was an urgent need at the farm, he had his family in Sunday school and church every Sunday. he taught his Sunday school class for decades. he knew the Bible well and would spend hours preparing for every class. he loved church music, too. you could sometimes hear him singing hymns at the top of his lungs as he drove "old yeller," his favorite tractor, across the pasture to deliver hay to his hungry cows. most of all, he loved his family. he was devoted to his wife. during the years of Jean's declining health, he was constantly by her side, spending countless days and nights with her at hospitals and nursing homes. he was likewise devoted to his children. he is survived by his sons along with six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. he nurtured and guided his offspring using his incredible common sense. when a child would complain about a difficult task, he would point out that if it were easy, "any fool could do it." upon hearing a complaint about the unreliability of a farm employee, he would observe that "not many bank presidents were applying for jobs milking cows." he understood how the world works. he did his best to pass that wisdom on to his children. he was loved. his kindness and thoughtfulness endeared him to those who knew him. he was one of those "bigger than life" characters whose presence was always known and will likewise be sorely missed. may he rest in peace.

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Where is Charles Harry Myers's memorial?
Charles Harry Myers's memorial is located at: Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA.
When did Charles Harry Myers death?
Charles Harry Myers death on 9 Jan 2017 in
Where are the coordinates of the Charles Harry Myers's memorial?
Latitude: 34.9668999
Longitude: -80.5669022

Family Members:

Parent

Henry David Myers Sr.

(1881 - 1954)

Dora Crowell Myers

(1886 - 1972)

Spouse

Martha Jean Helms Myers

(1926 - 2015)

Siblings

Henry David Myers Jr.

(1914 - 1974)

Eugene Crowell Myers

(1918 - 2001)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeland Memorial Park
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9668999, -80.5669022

2. Suncrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9756012, -80.5516968

3. Helms Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9503000, -80.5813000

4. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9803360, -80.5480150

5. Hiram Broom Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9409447, -80.5533676

6. County Home Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9754230, -80.6005830

7. Hillcrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9890800, -80.5432400

8. Billy Woods Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9958300, -80.5366600

9. Belmont Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9454308, -80.5241776

10. Crook Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080757, -80.5565567

11. Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9431686, -80.6150284

12. Secrest Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9945755, -80.6122055

13. High Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0112000, -80.5483017

14. Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9665909, -80.6276321

15. Red Level Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9475000, -80.6236000

16. New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080338, -80.6026917

17. New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9142570, -80.5773773

18. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9214783, -80.5234680

19. Old High Hill Cemetery New
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0255585, -80.5575027

20. Hill Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0059586, -80.5103836

21. Hinson Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9904289, -80.4971390

22. Secrest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9967200, -80.6388330

23. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0358162, -80.5633316

24. Love Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0256577, -80.5218658