August 19 1936
November 15 2023
Obituary
Mr. Charles W. Myers, Jr., 87, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born August 19, 1936, in his home in Greencastle, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Gertrude “Mae” (Sheeley) Myers.
He graduated from Greencastle Antrim High School with the class of 1955. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1959 until 1962.
He married Nancy L. (Hardman) Myers August 30, 1963, in Greencastle.
He worked as a surveyor and retired in 1995 from Allegheny Power Company.
He was a life member of the Rescue Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Greencastle, and a member of the Greencastle American Legion, the Greencastle Sportsman’s Association, the NRA and the AARP.
Charles was a talented woodworker who made and sold canes and plaques. He did beautiful, detailed work and was especially fond of carving eagles. He enjoyed hunting, which he did alongside his wife, sons and grandson. He enjoyed watching football, being a fan of the Minnesota Vikings. He was a quiet man, who was right to the point when he had something to say. He was kindhearted and cared greatly for his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Craig D. Myers and his wife, Michelle, of Waynesboro, PA and William L. Myers and his wife, Kelly, of Hagerstown, MD, one grandson, Tyler C. Myers of Greencastle; two great-grandchildren: Kinley N. Myers and Kyler M. Myers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Myers.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home, 521 S. Washington St. Greencastle, PA, with Rev. Dr. A. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg, PA, with military honors provided by Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post # 1599.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., on Tuesday, November 21st, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1976 Scotland Ave. Chambersburg, PA 17201, or to Wounded Warriors at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Charles W Myers Jr August 19 1936
November 15 2023.
Death notice for the town of: Saint Paul, state: Minnesota
death notice Charles W Myers Jr August 19 1936
November 15 2023
obituary notice Charles W Myers Jr August 19 1936
November 15 2023