Obituary of Robert Eugene Myers

     Robert “Bob” Myers, age 85, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He was born in Kinsman, OH on January 24, 1934 to the late Fred and Saphronia (Allen) Myers. Having grown up on a dairy farm, Bob studied agriculture at the Ohio State University and retired from Moorman Mfg. Co. as an animal nutritionist. He also served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. Bob resided in Eaton, OH since 1980, before moving to Independence, KY in 2018, to be closer to his family, where he resided until his death. Bob was an active member of the Eaton United Church of Christ in Eaton, OH. He loved fishing on Thor Lake near his home and enjoyed woodworking. Most of all, he enjoyed being with family members.

     Bob is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Gladys Myers; sons, David Myers of Fairfield, OH, Doug (Cheri) Myers of Villa Hills, KY and Dwight (Kathy) Myers of Independence, KY; grandchildren, Randy (Nicole) Myers, Rob (Janie) Myers, Susan (Victor) Amelang, Brad Myers and Kelsey Myers; great-granddaughter, Chloe; siblings, Helen Mines, Harriett (Tony) Pettola and Gordon (Floye) Myers all of Zephyr Hills, FL; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

     A visitation for Bob will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Bob will then be laid to rest at Independence Cemetery, 5358 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.

     Expressions of sympathy in Bob’s name may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn Street, # 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 W Decatur Street, Eaton, OH 45320.

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