Roy Elwyn Myers' Obituary
Roy Elwyn Myers was tragically taken from this earth on Nov. 29, 2014 as a result of a motorcycle accident; he was 66 years old.
Roy was born on July 23, 1948 in Canton, MO, the son of Roy Austin and Zona Elizabeth (Daggs) Myers. Roy grew up in Canton, MO, and in 1966 he entered the US Army serving until 1972. Roy was a Purple Heart recipient, serving in Vietnam with an Engineering unit after his duty of VA Commander of Post #1654. Roy came to Kansas around 1985 and on Oct. 15, 1987 he and Sarah (Simpkinson) were married in Garnett, KS.
Known as a ‘jack of all trades’ Roy had many hobbies, he enjoyed working with wood, doing housing renovations, and especially riding his motorcycle, Roy was always busy doing something and enjoyed working whether it be at home or in his profession. He was a faithful member of Westview Southern Baptist Church in Chanute, KS, where he served as an Awana Leader, and was also a Past Commander of the VA.
Roy Elwyn Myers was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Barbara Maxine Myers in 1982, sister Sharon Williams, son-in-law David J. Burke, and great-granddaughter Lily Burke. He is survived by his children: Robin Burke of Iola, KS, Ronda Clifford and husband Rick of Quincy IL, Elijah Ellis, Johnathon Ellis and wife Ashley, all of Wichita, KS, and Roger Myers and wife Melissa, Roger is in the US Army- currently stationed in Italy. Roy is also survived by his sisters: Joann Murry and husband Bill, Carla Turner and husband Ray, all of Warrenton, MO; Linda Matlock and husband George of Piqua, KS; and Janis Cary and husband Dorsey of Humboldt, KS; as well as numerous grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Cremation is planned, a Memorial Service for Roy will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at 2:00PM at the Westview Baptist Church in Chanute, KS. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS. The family suggests memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Roy’s Honor, these may be sent in care of Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland Chanute, KS 66720. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com
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