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Rev. David W. Myers
1920-06-06 2003-09-23
DAVID WESLEY MYERS was born June 6, 1920, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a twin to his brother, Daniel, and the sixth of twelve children born to Mary Ida and Jesse Myers. From infancy on, David was plagued with sickness and poor health. However, his health improved as he grew into adulthood, but deteriorated again as he grew into old age.
David attended public schools and college in Birmingham, graduating as an exceptionally brilliant student. After college, he taught school for one year in the public school system of Dallas County, Alabama. He was then drafted into the army and served until 1946.
At the age of 12, David accepted Christ as his personal saviour a...
Edgar Eugene Osberry
1942-08-28 2002-03-28
Edgar was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. After he graduated high school, he entered the Air Force where he became a dedicated Vietnam Veteran. He later was discharged from the Air Force in 1971 and decided to obtain an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Jefferson State Community College. He later retired from the Defense Department in 1995.
He was joined in marriage on August 28, 1971 to Catheleen Myers. From this union, two daughters, Kimberly, and Kelley, were born.
Edgar departed this life on Thursday, i'7tarch 28, 2002. His legacy will always and forever live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and truly loved him.
Patrice Williams (Hardy)
1951-01-12 1995-10-20
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" 30:5 Psalms
SKETCHES OF MEMORIES
The book of life was opened forty-four years ago for Patrice Hardy Williams to fill on January 12, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama She was the second child born to the late Annie and Roosevelt Hardy, who preceded her in death.
Patrice was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. She attended Jefferson State Junior College, and Birmingham Southern She received her associate College degree in business at Booker T. Washington Business College.
She served faithfully as the secretary for...
Mary Ida Brownlee (Hardy)
1949-01-08Mary Ida Brownlee was born January 8, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Mr. Roosevelt and Mrs. Annie Myers Hardy. Two siblings preceded her in death, Patrice Hardy Williams and Lois Hardy Griggs. Mary accepted Christ at a young age and joined Christian Valley Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend A.L. Lawson. She received her early academic training in the Birmingham Public School System where she attended Lewis Elementary, and Calloway Elementary, graduating from George Washington Carver High School. She received her Associate Degree from Booker T. Washington Business College. She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving daughter Keisha C. Hudgins and grandson Bryce, broth...
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Deacon Eddie L. Dick
1929-11-28 2020-06-05
Reflection of Life
Deacon Eddie L. Dick was born on November 28, 1929, in Birmingham, AL to the late John and Leola Dick. He was the second oldest of seven children. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents
and siblings.
He was affectionately called “Eddie" "Daddy", "Dad", "Granddaddy", "Uncle Eddie", "Deacon Dick", "Mr. Dick", and "Head".
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
In 1953, Eddie united in holy matrimony to Gertrude Brown, and to this union, they produced three children.
Eddie joined Damascus Baptist church in the late 1970s. He la...
Mary Myers
1945-10-10 2018-09-16
Ms. Mary Myers was born in Sarasota, FL on October 10, 1945. Her family moved to the Tampa area when she was very young. She was educated in Hillsborough County Schools and was a graduate of Middleton High School class of 1963. She attended Gibbs Junior College. She worked as a teacher's aide at Phillip Shore Elementary for two years. She also worked for Honeywell and later began her final career with Olan Mills Studio's as a Proof Consultant where she retired after over 30 years of Service.
Mary was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for almost 30 years; she served in the Adult Choir.
On Sunday, September 16, 2018, after a long illness, the Lord...
Betty Turner (Myers)
1944-03-04 2010-10-20
Mrs. Turner was born in Sarasota, Florida on March 4, 1944, her family moved to Tampa when she was very young. She was educated in Hillsborough County Schools, and was a graduate of Middleton High School class of 1962. She worked for Clerk of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County for over 20 years.
Betty was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for over 20 years, where she served in the Gospel Choir, the Adult choir, and the Jenkins Ensemble.
On Wednesday, October 20, 2010, after battling a long illness, the Lord called Betty from this earthly place to a home on high.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Charlie T...
Christine Harrison (Myers)
1933-01-19 2014-08-08
Christine Harrison was the 12th child born to the late Jesse and Mary Ida Myers on January 19, 1933 in Tyler, Alabama. She was the youngest of all her siblings and they called her "Baby Sister."
She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Camp Creek Baptist in Tyler, Alabama. When she moved to Detroit in 1960, she joined and attended First Baptist Church of Ecorse under the leadership of the late Rev. Earl M. Brown.
In November of 1950, she married her childhood friend and sweetheart Charlie Harrison. Christine gave birth to seven children but raised eight.
Christine departed this life on Friday evening, August 8, 2014, at Henry Ford Hospital...
Frederick Myers
1943-09-02 2019-07-11
HIS BIRTH
On September 2, 1943, Mr. Frederick Myers A Life Given: was born to the late Reverend Samuel, Sr. and Estella Myers in Birmingham, Alabama.
HIS LIFE
Living Life: He accepted Christ at an early age at New Morning Star Baptist Church under his father the late Reverend Samuel Myers, Sr. and later moved his membership to Twenty-Third Street Baptist Church where he served in the choir. He graduated from Ullman High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Miles College in 1974. He served in the Army from May 1965 to May 1967 as a Military Police Officer. He worked as a Cranes Man with Conner Steel until his retirement.
HIS DEPARTURE
Evelyn Marie Myles
1947-08-13
To everything there is a season.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
MS. EVELYN MARIE MYLES was born August 13, 1947, to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Joyce Myles. She was the oldest of four children and was affectionately known as "Shugamama" or simply "Shug".
Evelyn confessed Christ at an early age and united with Forty-fifth Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend L. M. Turner. She remained there as a member until her passing.
She was educated in the Birmingham Public Schools. Evelyn was a high-stepping majorette at Carol W. Hayes High School where she graduated 1965 with honors. She continued her formal education at Alabama A&M University, and in...