Kenneth L. Myers Jr.

KENNETH L. MYERS JR.

Mount Pleasant

Kenneth L. Myers Jr., 69. of Mount Pleasant, died in December 2019 at his residence.

An open visitation for Ken will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mount Pleasant. A family graveside committal service will be held in the spring at Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant.

Those considering an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, may direct memorials to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2561 of Mount Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Ken was born Jan.7, 1950, in Mount Pleasant. He was the son of Kenneth L. and Vivian D. (Smith) Myers Sr. He was baptized and confirmed at the First United Methodist Church. He attended school in Mount Pleasant. Ken was called to the service of his country during the Vietnam War. He entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 15, 1970, in Phu Tai, Vietnam. He was assigned to the 516th Personnel Service Company. He received the following awards for his service: Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Sliver Service Star and 3 Bronze Service Stars, Meritorious United Commendation (2nd Award), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm United Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class United Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (1st award), Vietnam Campaign Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

Ken was honorable discharged and assigned to the Army Reserves at the USA Personnel Center in Oakland on April 28, 1972.

Upon return to civilian life, Ken worked briefly for the H. Eugene Smith Construction Co. He then established a long career with the Maintenance Division of the Mount Pleasant Park and Rec Dept., from which he retired.

Ken was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2561 in Mount Pleasant. Ken was noted for driving on long trips, mainly to national, state and county parks. He was fond of all things outdoors, most especially geode collecting, mushrooming and camping.

Those thankful for sharing in Ken's life include his mother, Vivian of Mount Pleasant; three siblings and their spouses, Pam and Ron Carruthers of Mount Pleasant, Diana and Ron Venghaus of Mount Union and John and Tina Myers of Mount Pleasant; a brother-in-law, Gary K. Johnson of Mount Pleasant; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

His father and a sister, Becky Johnson, precede Ken in death.