James R. Myers Jr.

James R. Myers Jr., 85 of Port Richey, Florida passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Morton Plant Northbay Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 30, 1930 a son to the late James R. and Della E. (Wilds) Myers Sr.

Living most of his life in Canton, OH and Port Richey, FL, Mr. Myers worked Maintenance for Northern Ohio Paving before retiring and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by three sons: James R. Myers, III, of Port Richey, FL, Charles R. Myers Sr., of Waynesburg, OH and Robert E. Myers of East Canton, OH; three step-sons: Frank Altier of Irma, SC, David W. Altier of Canton, OH and Lawrence D. Nelson of Canton, OH; four step-daughters: Vickie Geissler of Canton, OH, Catherine Vacha and Mary Beth Mogas both of Cleveland, OH and Sandra J. Yacklin of Canton, OH; two sisters: Donna Jean Nicholson of Canton, OH and Della Mae Barstow of Port Richey, FL; along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Iola “Bunny” Myers whom he married April 11, 1985; a daughter: Nancy Devore and a sister: Emma Marie Nicholson.

Family will be present to receive friends at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Burial will take place in Columbiana County Memorial Park.