Donald Lee Myers' Obituary
Donald Lee Myers, age 63, of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 8:20 a.m. in his home. Donald was born on October 11, 1949 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Van Allen and Helen Henrietta (Fisk) Myers. Donald was of the Baptist faith, worked in road construction and was a custodian for Tri-County School and was a member of V.F.W. Post #513 and The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, DuQuoin, IL. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, being a DJ and playing pool. Donald dearly loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his fiancée, Helen Harris of Murphysboro, IL; four sons, Donald Van Allen Myers of DuQuoin, IL, Phillip Marcus Lee (Sharkittia) Myers of East St. Louis, IL, Carmelle (Katie) Johnson of Fairfield, IL and Tyjuan Brown of St. Louis, MO; three daughters, Felicia Chantal (David Jr.) Myers-Thompson of Durham, NC, Barbara L. Johnson of Atlanta, GA and Lakel L. (Brian) Jordan of Paducah, KY; two brothers, Carl (Jo Ann) Myers of DuQuoin, IL and Richard A. (Selevia) Myers of Carbondale, IL; three sisters, JoAnn (Curtis) Jackson of DuQuoin, IL, Wilma (Gerald) Brown of Murphysboro, IL and Jackie Myers of Carbondale, IL; twenty-two grandchildren; two great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; two brothers, Billy Byford Myers and James Michael Myers and one sister, Barbara Jean Myers Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jessie Davis officiating. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Family of Donald Myers.
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