Billie J. Myers, 71, of Decatur passed away Saturday October 1, 2011 at his residence with his family at his side.
A service to celebrate Billie’s life will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday October 6, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion with visitation at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Family request casual attire be worn at visitation and funeral in honor of Billie and would like to invite everyone back to the Myers residence after the burial for a luncheon.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Hospice or the American Cancer Society
Billie was born on February 23, 1940 in Macon County the son of Harry and Pearl Earls Myers. He married Janet Nail on December 10, 1978. Billie worked for Firestone as a supervisor for 33 years.
Billie is survived by his wife Janet; sons Billie Myers and wife Angel of Oklahoma City, OK, Richard Myers of Decatur, Lonnie Conaway of Denver, CO. and daughter Sharon Conaway of Decatur; brother Harry Myers of Elwin; sisters Betty Price and husband Ron of Mundelein, IL and Phyllis Kissell of Decatur; seven grandchildren survive and close friend Bernie Young.
Billie was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. D. Patel, Dr. Velasco, Dr. Rogers and the staff at St. John’s Hospice for their care and kindness to Billie and his family.
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I worked with Billie at Firestone, in the combined offices of "Stock Cutting," and the "Calender Room." In the "Plant" environment, there are not very many people that are enjoyable to work around. Billie was always solid and trustworthy. For about a year, when we would get off from working the night shift, we would go down to Nelson Park and jog about 2 miles every morning. I will be unable to attend Billie's memorial service, but would like to extend my sympathy to the Family.
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| Julia Gonzalez |
My Condolences for the Family |
October 31, 2011 |
For Jesus taught that someday “all those in the memorial tombs” will be resurrected. John 5:28
Isaiah 25:8: He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken [it].
Revelation 21: 3, 4: " With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Steve Bryant |
A Great Loss |
October 6, 2011 |
Billy was an amazing friend who always had a great candid and refreshing way of looking at life. Our friendship began during the years we both supervised at Firestone. I have so many great memories of fishing trips to Southern Illinois and hours spent on Lake Selbyville. When I left Decatur and started moving around the country he always made it a point to stayed in touch. I will miss our exchange of telephone calls and most of all his wonderful friendship. The world is diminished by our loss. May you rest in peace my friend. My sincere condolences to Janet and Billy’s family.
Steve Bryant
Arizona
| Jean Black |
Wife of Larry Black |
October 5, 2011 |
Larry worked with Billie at Firestone for many years. We also lost Larry to cancer. May God Bless you all and keep you in his loving arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
| Greg Severe |
You will be missed |
October 4, 2011 |
I will miss you buddy. Everyone should have a neighbor & friend like you.
Thanks for all the laughs & great memories.
Love ya Buddy
Greg Severe
