George W. Myers. Jr.

George W. Myers, Jr., age 64, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS today, October 12, 2017.  He is the husband of Ruby Myers. Funeral services for Mr. Myers will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville with Rev. Kevin Crofford officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon at Wells Funeral Home prior to the service. Interment will be held with Military and Masonic Honors at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Cullman City Cemetery in Cullman AL. George was born October 14, 1952 to the late George W. Myers, Sr. and Edith Griffith Langley in Selma, AL. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and went on to retire from the MS Army National Guard. George was a retired engineer for Hoerbiger in Auburn, AL. He attended Sardis Lake Baptist Church. George enjoyed anything outside, hunting, fishing and golf were some of his favorite hobbies. Those he leaves behind to cherish his precious memory include his loving wife, Ruby Hunter Myers of Batesville, his children; Georganna Myers Shirley (Hunter) of Southaven, MS. and Jason David Myers of Batesville, his sister; Mary Ellen Myers Keim (Dan) of Columbus, GA., his brother; James William Myers (Susie) of Chantilly, VA., and 2 grandchildren; Chyanne and Julianna Myers. In addition to his father and mother, George is preceded in death by his other father, Hubert Langley, and one uncle, David Griffith. Memorials in George's honor can be made to Panola County Cancer Relief Fund, c/o Red Hudson, 447 John Branch Rd. Batesville, MS 38606, and also to The Cross, 107 Quail Run Rd. Batesville, MS 38606.