MYERS, Jesse Thomas - Putnam

Roachdale - Jesse Thomas Myers, 98 who had been ill 4 years died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in Putnam Co Hospital at Greencastle. He was born Nov 10, 1865 in Putnam County to Charles Thomas and Mary Jane Eggers Myers. He was married to Nancy Elizabeth Eggers Aug 10, 1886. She preceded him in death. He was wed to Lula Hyten Feb 18, 1939 at Greencastle. Mr. Myers was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He had lived in or near Roachdale all his life. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cora Plunkett of Roachdale and Mrs. Bertha Bell of Waveland; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Ola Riddle of Roachdale and Mrs. Sarah DeWitt of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Cordas and Claude Myers and his second wife. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Perkins Funeral Home, Roachdale. Burial in Roachdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. – thanks muches to mw