Tommy L. Myers, age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, Sept. 30, 2019 at his home in Brown County.
He was born June 9, 1953, in Fort Wayne, to his parents, the late Robert and Barbara (Haines) Myers. Tommy was a 1971 graduate of Homestead High School in Fort Wayne and went on to serve as a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps.
Tommy was retired from Beatrice International in Chicago where he worked as a Research Scientist. After retirement, Tommy worked in the maintenance department at the Abe Martin Lodge in Nashville for 26 years, retiring in 2014.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Melissa ‘Missy’ A. (Arndt) Myers, whom he married on Jan. 11, 1995 in Brown County. Tommy is also survived by his daughters, Christina (Scott Stephenson) Myers of Brown County, Jennifer (B.J.) Fesselmeyer of Bloomington, and Destiny Myers of Brown County, siblings: Richard (Elaine) Myers of Zephyrhills, Florida, Karen (Terry) Stoy and Steve Howell, both of Angola.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Howell.
Tommy attended the Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brown County. In his free time, he enjoyed woodcarving, fishing and building boats. He will be remembered for his ability to fix anything, especially when it came to watches and clocks. Most of all, Tommy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
In keeping with Tommy’s wishes, a private family gathering will take place with burial at East Hill Cemetery in Morgantown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center in Morgantown.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Tommy to the Cancer Center at the Columbus Regional Health, 2400 E. 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be made to the Myers family at
www.meredith-clark.com. Information: 812-597-4670