John Thomas Myers' Obituary
MYERS, JOHN THOMAS passed away on March 23, 2013 at 92 years of age. He was very proud of his family, especially his wife of 70 years, Jody. Jack was born in Tulsa, OK on June 16, 1920 and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1942. He was a long time resident of Dallas, TX and a charter member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church. His career at Equitable Life Assurance Company of New York included supervising residential mortgages and directing large commercial projects nationwide. He is survived by his wife, Jody Myers; daughters, Linda Purcell (Ross Leonard) and Patricia Myers (William Knighton); grandson, Ken Purcell (Kristi Purcell); two great grandsons, Jack Myers Purcell and Joseph Giley Purcell. Jack was an avid traveler, pilot and sailor. To him, life was always an adventure as he and Jody traveled the world. Jack was a success in all his roles in life: loving husband, caring father, grandfather, and great grandfather, trusted advisor to many, and dedicated friend. Jack will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Graveside service will be private. Memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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