Obituary of Leo Myers

Coffeyville - Leo O. Myers, 91, of Rose Hill, Ks, formerly of Coffeyville, went to be with the Lord on Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at his home in Rose Hill. Leo was born on July 11, 1930 near Afton, OK to Eva May (Briggs) and William Henry Myers. He was a graduate of Afton High School. Leo served in the US Army during WW II. Leo enjoyed all types of music and loved to sing. He excelled at playing several instruments. He played guitar, drums and violin. After the war, he was a member of the Herb Goddard and the Oklahoma Wonderers dance band He also toured the 4 state areas with his own popular dance band, "Leo Myers and his Texas Tornados. On July 18, 1948 he, married Betty Sue Morgan in Miami, Oklahoma. In 1950 he graduated from the Pathfinder School of Radio Broadcasting in KC, MO. His broadcasting career included radio stations in Miami, OK, Independence and Coffeyville, KS. In the mid 50's, Leo worked for the Continental Can Co which later became Olin Dixon Mfg. When Dixon closed in the '70's, he went to work for the Funk MFG Co until his retirement in 1982. Leo enjoyed fishing as well as all types of carpentry work and spending time with his family. In 2004, he and Betty moved from Coffeyville to Rose Hill, KS to be near their family. While in Coffeyville, Leo was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Leo was a charter member of the Freedom Bible Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home, two daughters, Cheryl Parks (Steve) of Rose Hill, and Lynette Irwin also of Rose Hill; one son, Mark Myers (Kimberly) of Overland Park, KS; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2011 at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Rev. James Riekeman of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #1022 and American Legion Post #20. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials to the Friends of Animals in Coffeyville; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.