John Meredith Myers Helena, Oklahoma Obituary

John Meredith Myers

<p>John Meredith Myers was born on June 24, 1943 in Enid to Lena Ruth Collier Myers and Duane B. Myers and passed from this life on February 12, 2021 at his home near Aline.&nbsp; John moved to Aline 30 years ago, after retiring as Captain from the Enid Fire Department, serving for 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; On February 4, 1966 John married Linda S. Lackey in Enid.&nbsp; He served in the Air Force Reserves</p> <p>John loved the outdoors and all things nature.&nbsp; He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter.&nbsp; He always had a four-legged friend by his side.&nbsp; John was a member of Aline Lions Club and First Christian Church.&nbsp;</p> <p>Those who preceded John in death include his parents, Duane and Lena Myers; brother, Lewis Myers; sister, Jean Alexander, and granddaughter, Jennifer Pippins</p> <p>Survivors include his wife, Linda Myers; five children, Melinda Myers, Johnny Myers, Lilac Myers, Sherry Dale, and Mark Dickinson; six grandchildren, Nicole Carrel, Jessica Richardson, Riley Cowan, Jasmine Hurley, Jordan Hurley, and Jessy Hurley; many cousins and nieces.</p> <p>A private family graveside will be held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Viewing will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. &nbsp;in Helena.&nbsp; Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Helena.&nbsp; www.lanmanmemorials.com&nbsp; Face Book: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.</p>
June 24, 1943 - February 12, 202106/24/194302/12/2021
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Don & Eloise Bleakley
February 21, 2021
Linda you are in our thoughts & Prayers.
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Nicole
February 20, 2021
Loving you, Grandpa.
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Linda Ginn
February 19, 2021
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Mark Seeliger
February 18, 2021
John was one of the "Old Guys", when l came on the department in 82. Always enjoyed being around him.  Some of the guys called him "The Dirt Man". Supposedly because ate a spoon full of dirt every day. Could be because of his green thumb too. Great sense of humor. Will m... Continue Reading
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jackie carroll
February 18, 2021
To Johns' family, my thoughts and love go out to you at this time.  I will always remember the fun we all had racing pigeons.  You will be missed by many people as you touched a lot of people in your life time.
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Snow White, Jasmine, Jordan, Jessy, Rose and Adriana
February 18, 2021
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Larry Trekell
February 18, 2021
So sorry for your loss.  My mother, Eula Trekell, married John's grandpa John, and my brother, Landis Trekell and John's dad, Duane, built their house at North Enid.  I went to school with John's Aunt Wilma, and knew his son, Eldon.  I moved away and lost touch, but it s... Continue Reading
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Stacy bean
February 17, 2021
John was and will always remain a good friend. We drank coffee together, hunted together , laughed together and fought fires together. He gave Joyce and me a twisted willow tree, pecans galore and a lot of good memories. We will miss that guy that should have been an act... Continue Reading
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Stacy bean
February 18, 2021
I forgot John’s grandma ate a certain type of clay.  We called John the dirtman because he did eat dirt of some kind. He also had those homing pigeons that they would release and time them to get home I guess.  Loved that guy
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The staff at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc.
February 16, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to John. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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