Joseph Franklin Myers Sr., 82, of Hamorton, died May 1, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Feb. 11, 1933 to p Charles A. Myers and Georgia M. Myers of Hamorton.
Married for 57 years, he was and always will be the beloved husband of Miriam (Rohr) Myers, cherished father of five children, Ruth Elaine (Joseph) Latorre, Joseph Franklin Myers Jr. (special friend Katherine), Mark Wayne Myers (special friend Carol), Thomas Owen Myers, and Patricia Anders (Kenneth) Ashley. Survived and loved by two sisters, Elizabeth Bogle, Shirley Corkell and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Joseph was a graduate of Kennett High School (’51), and Goldey Beacon School of Business. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Wilmington Trust, Dean Witter, Laird Bissell & Mead Stockbrokers and spent the remainder of his career working at Longwood gardens until retirement, following in his father’s footsteps.
Joseph was an active member of the Longwood Volunteer Fire Company, Kennett Masonic Lodge No. 475, and East Lynn Grange where he organized the lively pinochle tournaments for many years right up to his passing. Joseph was an avid bowler, and after retirement continued to use his accounting skills to prepare taxes for clients and friends, and was a very important “M” in M&M Automotive.
Joseph was baptized, attended and was involved in Willowdale Chapel of Kennett Square since 1960.
You may visit with Joseph’s family and friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road in Kennett Square. His Funeral service will follow at 11. Interment will be at Longwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: Willowdale Chapel, 111 Marshall Street, Kennett Square , Pa 19348.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
(No Ratings Yet)
Loading...
Comments