Douglas Myers

Douglas Harvey Myers, 89, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011, at home. He was born April 6, 1921, in Osage County, Oklahoma, to O.H. and Julia Myers. He graduated in 1940 from Burbank High School in Oklahoma. Later he moved to Odessa where he worked in the oil fields of the Permian Basin and Alaska. After retiring, he spent his time delivering for Meals on Wheels and popping popcorn at MCH. When not volunteering, he could be found at the YMCA swimming, working out or visiting with friends. He was also active in Sunday school and Church at Second Baptist Church of Odessa.
Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Bessie son, Paul parents, O.H. and Julia Myers brothers, Tracy, Troy and Harry Myers and sister, Gilda Myers Pebble.
He is survived by his son Tony Myers and wife, Janice, of Richardson, TX grandchildren, Greg Myers and wife, Dana, of Allen, TX Cindy Myers of Euless, TX Julie Myers Heniford and husband, Jack, of York, SC and Heidy Myers of Denver, CO greatgrandchildren, Landon and Kasey Myers of Allen, TX brothers, Travis Myers and wife Helen of Schulenburg friend and companion, Nadene Meachum of Odessa, TX and many nieces and nephe, TX Harvey Myers and wife, Pat, of Ralston, OK and Basil Myers of Muskogee, OK his sister, Audrey Myers Pickert and husband, Everett, of Kansas City, KS a very special ws.
The family would like to thank the staff of Home Hospice for their kindness and support. We would especially like to thank his caregivers, Karen and Mary for enabling Doug to remain in his home where he was comfortable. We would also like to thank his many friends who visited him and kept his spirits high. He will be greatly missed by all.
Family visitation will be Monday, January 31, 2011 from 57 pm at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Duckett officiating and burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Dougs memory be given to: Meals on Wheels of Odessa or the YMCA of Odessa.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home.
To sign the guest book, go to our website at www.sunsetodessa.com

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Monday, January 31, 2011
57 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Sunset Memorial Chapel
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
10:00 am

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762

Memorial Contributions

Odessa, TX