November 07 1916 August 24 2019
John D.’s Obituary John David Myers, 102, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on August 24, 2019 at his home. Mr. Myers was born on November 7, 1916 in Greenmount and was the son of the late John Isaac and Ada Virginia Myers. He was a farmer his entire life, raising and developing a registered Guernsey herd of cattle. He was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren where he was a superintendent, teacher, deacon, and a trustee for the last 50 years. John D. was also a trustee of the Greenmount Cemetery for the last 50 years. Mr. Myers was married three times. First to Dora S. Miller, then to Dessie R. Miller and finally to Sara Frances Smith. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Anne Ritchie and Christy Myers and Bill Adams of Harrisonburg; two grandsons, Jason Hostetler and John Myers and wife April; three granddaughters, Lori Gangwer and husband Kent, Heather Ritchie and Abbe Moyers and husband Shannon; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. By his marriage to Sara Frances Smith, he is survived by his step-children, Ray Smith, Jean Harper and Nancy Wheelbarger; and a number of step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and three wives, Mr. Myers was preceded in death by a son, Garland Myers; two brothers, Russell Myers and Lloyd Myers; two sisters, Mabel Martin and Nellie Ritchie; and two step-sons, Leroy Smith and Lester Smith. Reverend Jim Hall will conduct a memorial service on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Fairview Church of the Brethren. Burial will be private. Friends may visit the funeral home on Monday from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sentara RMH Hospice, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 or to the Singers Glen Rescue Squad, PO Box 373, Singers Glen, Virginia 22850. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John D Myers November 07 1916 August 24 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Harrisonburg, state: Virginia