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Dr. John C. Myers, age 56 passed away on April 19, 2020 in Marietta Hospital, from a massive stroke. He was born on June 3, 1963 in Memphis, TN; graduated from Bishop Donahue High School in 1981; and graduated from West Liberty State College and Southern College of Optometry. He served as president of the West Virginia Optometric Assoc. in 2001; was chairman of the WVOA PAC for many years; Legislative Chairman for WVAOP for 2 years; past president of the Ohio Valley Jaycees; coached little league baseball in Elm Grove; and practiced optometry with his father, Dr. Joe Myers. John was proud of his service to Moundsville DeMolay, where he served as Master Councilor and was awarded the Degree of Chevalier; which is the highest award any member can achieve, and also was awarded the Cross of Honor for his adult leadership with DeMolay. He loved the Pirates, Steelers, WVU and all sports, and enjoyed the History Channel when no games were available. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Joe and Marilyn Williams Myers; two brothers, Joe (Michelle) Myers, and Michael (Michele) Myers; his children, Chadd Myers, Nathan Myers, and Alex (Marshall) Deal, all from North Carolina, and Sydney Myers and Brandon Myers; a grandson, Luca Myers; and his special earth angel, Darla Bartlett. The family knows there many friends and relatives that would like to pay their respects, and apologize that the current situation mandates that services be limited; therefore, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later time. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, Moundsville.

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Dr. John C. Myers

June 3, 1963 - April 19, 2020