Thomas J. Myers, 79, died peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born November 12, 1928 in Bellaire, OH, the ninth child of Charles O. and Hazel L. Newson Myers.
Tom was a journeyman electrician by trade and a 51 year member of Local 141 IBEW in Wheeling, WV. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1949 and gave tirelessly to help others throughout his life.
Tom was past president of Local 141, the St. John Central Boosters Club and worked for Habitat for Humanity in the local area. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Church in Wheeling.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Mae Myers, Dorothy Grammer and Thelma Patterson.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Rena Colapelle Myers, 4 sons; Thomas and Denise Knapp Myers, Gregory and Diane Young Myers, Charles and Beth Ann Capers Myers, David and Anita Sharpe Myers, 3 sisters, Marcella Hepe, Bernice Sole and Mildred Palen and 2 brothers, James and Charles Myers, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 12 until 8:00pm and Monday from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441-37th St. Bellaire, where services will be held at 2:00pm with Pastor Mark Zelewicz officiating, followed by interment in Belmont County Memorial Park, St. Clairsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice or St. Paul Evangelical Church.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at altmeyer.com
Charlie and Family,
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
My prayers are with you and your
family.
God’s tomorrow is a day of gladness,And its joys shall never fade. No more weeping,no more sense of sadness. No more foes to make afraid. God’s tomorrow, every cloud will pass away, At the dawning of that day, God’s tomorrow, No more sorrow, For I know that God’s tomorrow Will be better than today.
Charlie and Family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
David and family,
we send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
Greg, Charlie, Diane & Family,
Please know that we’re sending our love & best wishes. I Jeff remember your Dad as a huge SJC booster who was one of those Dads who made you want to do your best just to hear him say “Nice job” & he always put a smile on my face as he seemed deep down as ornery as we all were – you could see it in his eyes & smile. He was bigger than life and BIG, too! and I, having been raised w/o a father around really truly respected a man like your Dad – I kinda lived vicariously through you guys and other buddies who had strong fathers. I have nothing but fond memories of your Dad and hope you are all well. Hoping we can see you all soon.
Love,
Jeff & Diane
I have great memories of Mr. Myers as a neighbor and a friend, always enjoyed talking with him. My prayers are with his family.
Myers Family,
We were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing and offer our condolences. Tom was a coworker and friend and we have many great memories of him while growing up with his boys. Our thoughts are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a great friend and neighbor. We are visiting in San Diego Ca. at this time and are sorry we can’t attend the services.
Rena,
So sorry about Tom’s passing. Your kinship family is praying for you all the time. We love you.
The Myers family, Sorry to hear about Tom’s passing.I was an electrician out of Local 246 in Steubenville and worked on different jobs in the 70’s and 80’s with Tom.My condolences to the family. Michael A. Crawford
To everyone in the family I am sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. May you find strength in your faith and family to help in your loss. I am thinking of you all and you are in our prayers. Dom & Sue
To Rena,Tom,Greg,Charlie & David.
With great sorry I read of Tom’s passing. I was glad I saw him back in October when I was back home. I
always felt your dad was a great friend and I had great respect for the good he always did in his life for many others. Your family will be in my thoughts tommarrow and the days a head.
God bless Tom.
Tom,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amy, JC and Hunter
Tom, my thoughts are with you and your family.