HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Verlos “Gene” Myers, 82, Royal, Ark., passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at CHI St. Vincent, Hot Springs.
He was born Oct. 18, 1934, at home near Bluffton, the son of Gale and Wealtha Myers. On Dec. 20, 1954, he married Peggy Vanator.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gene retired from the United States Army after 26 years and later went to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Blakely Dam complex for 20 years. He was a jack of all trades who loved the outdoors, working and tinkering on mechanical things in his shop, being with family and working in the yard with his wife of 62 years.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Jean Myers, Royal; his daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Gary Devahl, Garden Grove, Calif.; three sons and daughters-in-law: Carey and Jan Myers, Houston, Texas; Russell and Lisa Myers, Mena, Ark.; and Scott and Sherri Myers, Opal, Ark.; eight grandchildren: Tali Hawkins, Savannah and Robert Todd, Natalie and Steven DelAngel, Candace and Kyle Rowe, Dalton and Summer Myers, Jill Callahan, Amy Ann and Jason Vanwinkle, and Brandon K. and Melissa Devahl; 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Jeannie, Peggy, Sue and Dory; and nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with Bro. Andy Kennedy officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the United States Army Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
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