Jon Edward Myer Sr., age 79, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born on July 6, 1944, in Doylestown, Ohio to the late George Thornton and June Carolyn (Eberhardt) Myer.
Ed was a member of First Church of God and Pine Run Church of God in Loudonville.
He was a United States Army Veteran. After returning from the military, he was a volunteer firefighter and part of the rescue/recovery dive team.
Ed “LOVED” children. He drove the church bus for years picking up children to bring them to church on Sundays.
Known for his smile, his suspenders, his orneriness and not knowing a stranger. No matter where you went with him you ran into people he knew.
After retiring from 40+ years at Coopers/Rolls-Royce he became a “Yoder Toter”. He enjoyed making friends in the Amish Community and talking and learning from them.
Some of his favorite times were weekend trips to the West Virginia property with his brothers, son, grandsons, nephews, and friends riding 4wheelers and shooting.
His favorite title was Papaw. His grandkids gave him a new reason for living. He spent hours teaching them to swim, riding 4wheelers, eating popsicles and ice cream. He was always up for a trip anywhere with them.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley P. (Jackson) Myer, a son, Tony (Rebekkah) Myer, daughter, Clarissa (Trevor) Dillinger, six grandchildren, Marlee (Preston) Holmes, Amelia (Nick) Simpson, Brett (Emma) Dillinger, Jackson (Faith) Myer, Charlie Myer, Lucy Myer, a great-grandson, Theo Holmes, brothers, David Myer, and Fred (Carmen) Myer, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his son, Jon Edward Myer Jr., along with two brothers, George Thornton Myer II, and James Myer.
Visitation was be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Flower Snyder Funeral Home, 619 East High Street, Mount Vernon. Funeral services was be held on Friday – 12:00 noon at First Church of God, 10 Pine Street, Mount Vernon. Burial was followed in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens with military graveside honors conducted by the Knox County Joint Veteran’s Council.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Warsaw Camp Association, 818 East Main Street, Warsaw, Ohio 43844.
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