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Kenneth L. Myers, age 93, of Flora, IL passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, April 2nd, 2018 at his home in Flora, IL. Kenny was born July 28, 1924 in Salem, IL to Jake and Millie Peeler. He married the love of his life, Evelyn (Klein) Myers, on October 14, 1950 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Flora. Evelyn preceded him in death on April 15, 2013 after 63 years of marriage. Kenny was a faithful member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He worked as a train dispatcher for the B&O Railroad for 38 years. In his spare time, Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, sports, and card games.
He is survived by 5 children: Terry (Carolyn) Myers of Flora, Sharon (Kevin) Anfield of Danville, Debbie (Darrell) Gummert of Flora, Diane (Bobby) Briscoe of Flora, Danny (Maria) Myers of Westfield, IN; 12 grandchildren: Tamara (Jim) Malebranche, Jeremy (Mariah) Myers, Nathan (Jordan) Myers, Melissa (Tony) Markiewicz, Mandy (Jan) Thompson, Ashlee Upton, Michael Upton, Samantha Briscoe (fiancé Joshua Tanner), Savannah Myers, Aaron Myers, Joshua Myers, Jordan Myers; 15 great-grandchildren: Isabel, Layla, Avystan, Reagan, Ryder, Eleanor, Rowen, Kevin, William, Landon, Avalynne, Vivienne, Charlotte, Sydney, Giuliana; nieces Mary Helen Hollencamp, Becky Lobeck, Susan Rinehart, Becky Block; nephews Donald Myers and Todd Peeler; and sister-in-law Janet Peeler.
He was preceded in death by his parents (Jake and Millie Peeler), a daughter (Connie Myers), a grandchild (Collin Myers), brothers (John, Abe, Tom, Paul) and nephew (Richard Myers).
The funeral mass for Kenneth Myers will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6th at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Flora. Burial will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 5th at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a 5:00 p.m. Rosary. Memorials may be in the form of donations to the St. Stephen’s Cemetery Fund or Clay County Hospice.
We would like to give a special thank you to our caregivers and visitors of Kenny throughout the past several months.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kenny was my assistant coach in 5th grade basketball (and beyond.) He was gentle, patient and always took the time to mentor me. He sticks out in my mind as a person who really cared and gave back to kids in the community. I've always been grateful for his guidance. I'm sad to hear of his passing and I want to send love to all his family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Being out of town, I just heard of Kenny's passing. Your family was like a second family to me since I spent a lot of time there growing up. My prayers are with all of you.
To the Myers family. So sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you all. Cherish all the great memories.
I will never forget Dad and "Kenny Leo" together. Not only were they brothers, but they were the best of friends. I have so many memories of them coming in to clean their catches from hunting, fishing, mushrooming, or whatever just to get out together. They would come back laughing and fussing with each other about who got the most and who did better. Always together and always having a big time. I can only pray that they are back together again and can just see the huge smile on their faces as dad shows him all the "good" places he has found up there. I will never forget how Uncle Kenny stepped in for dad when I graduated nursing school. He knew that I was so sad because dad couldnt be there. Rest easy Uncle Kenny and give dad a big hug from me and let him know we are all fine but still miss him every day. I will always remember your smile and will always cherish all the memories you left us.
I’m very sorry to hear the passing of your father. He was a very sweet man with a wonderful smile. Prayers for strength and comfort during this sad time. I know he will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Kenny was a good man and friend of my family for years, from sports, and years on the railroad. He and my dad were in sports for years together and I enjoyed visiting with him when I could. Often about the good old days. Bud
Kenny was a wonderful man who always had a smile to share when he greeted us. May God grant him eternal life and his family comfort in their sorrow.
Sorry for your loss. He was a nice man. I will miss seeing him at Julians.
So many of us absolutely adored Grandpa Myers! He traveled many miles with his Lady Pups and we all loved having him at all of the games with us! Even as an adult, I could always depend on a smile, a kind word, and a hug from him! So many memories. He will be missed by many! Love and hugs to you all!
We are sorry for the loss to your family. We are grateful for the opportunity to have known him. He always brought a smile to those around.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Kenny was a Man that had a smile and a laugh that would set your mind free ! One of the Best Joys of my Life ! I will be forever grateful for all I learned from You . I will miss our Good times and will remember You forever and Your Beautiful Family.... You was so good to Me snd Bentley and We will Miss You . Love You and Dance in the Sky . You will be the Brightest Star I see every night ....
Our condolences to to Dan and his family on the loss of their Dad. Eternal rest be unto him and may the perpetual light shine upon Mr Myers now and forever. I enjoyed talking about the 1940 and 1950s Cardinal baseball with him.
We would like to express our sincere condolences to Dan and his family.
My deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our hearts are broken we will miss Kenney he was such a special person
Kenny was a very special person. Loved to hear his stories, and see his wonderful smile. Very thankful to have known him. You all have such wonderful memories. Love and prayers to you all.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
So sorry for your loss . Thinking of you all at this time! God had a special place ready for your Dad !!
My deepest sympathy to Dan and his family. May your memories last a lifetime and blanket you with warmth and love.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss! Thinking of your family!
Kenny was one great guy. I feel blessed to have known him. Praying for all of you during this time of loss. God bless you all.
Sorry for your loss. Judy Sheley Fuesting
I'm so sorry for your loss! We will be praying for you all!
So very sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. Kenny was a great volunteer at Meals on Wheels! He will be missed!
Such a blessing to have known him. He truly lived a full life. Prayers for comfort♡
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Most of us who worked around our beloved Flora Depot in the late forties, fifties and sixties called him "HUNK" Myers, joking and lovely of course. This writer had the pleasure and honor of working with "Hunk" several years as a telegrapher, and in fact, called each other "Kissin Cuzzins" since his wife; Evelyn's brother Gerald, married my cousin, Pat Buckingham. One day long ago the Pennsylvania RR had a big wreck on their line and were detouring on our B&O line from E StLouis to Cincinnati. On that day also, "Uncle Buck" (Clarence Buckingham) was engineering the west local, coming home to Flora. "Hunk" and I had been called out to work as dispatchers. It so happened that "Uncle Buck" was in a hurry to get home to attend some kind of family function. So KLM & BEE allowed the local to slowly run ahead of the PRR's crack passenger train all the way from Odin to Flora. Uncle Buck made it to the function okay. Both of us were reprimanded for the PRR delay. My last communication with Kenny was at the October Flora parade in 2010. We sat together on the wagon "swapping lies" and telling railroad stories. My heart and prayers go out for the Myers family and am sure that Kenny heard those beautiful words: "Well done, thy good and faithful servant, enter in to MY house." Farewell old friend. Hooprag
To all of the Myers Family, You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
To Kenny's Family, The legacy of kindness and genuine goodness continues in the Myers family. Your family is such a blessing to all those who have ever come in contact with anyone person of the family. We are sorry for your loss but we know that you truly have so many wonderful memories together.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of caring for, and getting to know him, during his one winter stay at Heritage Woods. He was a sweet man.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you! May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
To Kenny’s Family: Your Dad was a good friend who will be missed. I admired many things about him but the one that stands out most was the love he had for your mother and each of you. His family was his life and it showed. I have many fun memories of him. Especially I remember the time he went with our group from work to the St. Louis Cardinals game when McGwire and Sosa were battling to set a new home run record. He had the best time and afterwards we went to Lotawata Creek to eat. He talked about the bucket of onion rings for a long time 😊 He always had his beautiful smile that he shared with everyone. I loved your dad. My heart aches for each of you during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers. He will be missed. RIP Kenny❣️
To the family may the God of all comfort give you peace at this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
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