Roy Elwyn Myers was tragically taken from this earth Nov. 29, 2014, as a result of a motorcycle accident; he was 66 years old.
Roy was born 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 U.S. 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 No. 1654. Roy came to Kansas around 1985 and on Oct. 15, 1987, he and Sarah (Simpkinson) were married in Garnett.
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, 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; his sister Sharon Williams; son-in-law David J. Burke; and great-granddaughter Lily Burke.
He is survived by his children: Robin Burke of Iola, Ronda Clifford and husband Rick of Quincy, Ill., Elijah Ellis, Johnathon Ellis and wife Ashley, all of Wichita, and Roger Myers and wife Melissa. Roger is in the U.S. Army and is stationed in Italy. Roy also is 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 and Janis Cary and husband Dorsey of Humboldt; as well as numerous grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Cremation is planned. A memorial service for Roy will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Westview Baptist Church in Chanute. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott.
The family suggests memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project in Roy’s honor, in care of Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.
Roy Myers
