MYERS, Byron Henry
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 22 May 1952 p 1
Byron Henry Myers, son of Herman and Hazel Myers, was born Nov 17, 1923 on a farm south of Veedersburg on which he resided at the time of his death. At an early age he confessed Christ and placed his membership in the Scotts Prairie Church He was married to Freda Wallace April 21, 1946. They have two children, Gary Michael age 4 and Donna Sue, age 6 weeks. He was graduated from Kingman HS in 1943 and attended PU in 1943-44. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, John Francis. He is survived by his wife, two children, his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters: Mrs. Elinor Ratcliff, Kingman; Eston, Hillsboro, Mrs. Susan Cronkhite, Waveland; Herman J., Columbus, Georgia, now in the Mediterranean area; Robert, Waveland, and Mrs. Martha Holmes, Veedersburg. Byron spent his entire life on the farm which he loved. He was a fine, upright, community spirited young man. He was a loving husband and father. His untimely death was a severe shock and he will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.
Source: Obituaries: 1950’s collection – Covington Public Library –-- thanks so much – hand dated ? (died 22 May 1952 aged 28)
Byron Henry Myers, son of Herman and Hazel Myers was born Nov 17, 1923 on a farm south of Veedersburg on which he resided at the time of his death. At an early age he confessed Christ and placed his membership in the Scotts Prairie Church. He was married to Freda Wallace on April 21, 1946. They have two children, Gary Michael, age 4 and Donna Sue, age 6 weeks. He was graduated from Kingman HS in 1943, and attended Purdue University in 1943-44. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, John Francis. He is survived by his wife, 2 children, his parents, three brothers and 3 sisters: Mrs. Elinor Ratcliff, Kingman; Eston, Hillsboro; Mrs. Susan Cronkhite, Waveland; Herman J, Columbus, Georgia; now in the Mediterranean area; Robert, Waveland and Mrs. Martha Holmes, Veedersburg. Byron spent his entire life on the farm which he loved. He was a fine, upright community spirited young man. He was a loving husband and father. His untimely death was a severe shock and he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. --– kbz
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