Paul Eugene Myers

Paul Eugene Myers, 66, of Gallipolis went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Ohio State University East Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio son of the late Esta J. Glover White and Edward D. Myers. Paul was retired from GKN, a U.S. Army Veteran serving during Vietnam as a PFC. He was awarded the Purple Heart along with other medals. He was a life-time member of the VFW, American Legion, DAV and Vietnam Veterans of America #709. Paul was an active member of the Promised Land Church. Paul was married to Brenda Johnson Myers and she survives along with his children Mike Myers of Gallipolis, Michelle (Esteban) Fields of Frederick, Maryland, Brittany (Eduardo) Rodriguez of Columbus, Whittney Barber and Shawn Myers both of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Iesha Myers, Cory Myers, Joey Russell Sexton, Dakota Myers, Moriah Myers, Braydyn Barber, Luis Hernandez, Alicia Hernandez and Monica Rodriguez to be born soon; two brothers Tom (Patricia) White of Gallipolis, Wilbert “Webb” White of Circleville; six sisters Connie (Darrell) Johnson of Gallipolis, Linda (Dustin) Hamilton of Bidwell, Shirley Phillips of Bidwell, Rosalee (Jimmie) Cain of SC, Brenda Kay (Rusty) Hatfield of Gallipolis Ferry, WV, and Christina (Rick) Carroll of Gallipolis; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Jamie Myers, brothers Carl E. Myers, James E. Myers, Donald White, sisters Janice Myers and Nancy Johnson and stepfather Cecil White. Services will be 11 am Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Truman Johnson officiating, burial will follow in Kings Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Friday. There will be military services at the graveside by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.