James (Jim) Julian Myers
1946-12-03 2015-01-17Mr. Myers was born in Thomasville, NC, a son of the late Otis William Myers, Sr. and Sue Kilby Myers. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to receive his Master's in Education from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Myers started teaching in the public schools in Maxton, NC and later moved to Clio, SC where he was the Assistant Principal and Principal of Clio Elementary School. He went on to become the Principal of Bennettsville Middle School and was most recently the Assistant Superintendent of Marlboro County Schools. Mr. Myers was instrumental in the formation of the School of Discovery in Marlboro County. He was a member of Trinity UMC in Clio, SC, where he was also a member of the Men's Club. He was active in the Marlboro Arts Council and he served on the Clio City Council. Mr. Myers loved traveling, cooking, and eating good food. He was a collector of the arts and music.
Surviving are a son, Aaron (Joyce) Larkins of Stone Mountain, GA; three grandchildren, Julian, Kennedy, and Kerington Larkins all of Stone Mountain , GA; two brothers, Bill (Kathy) Myers of Charlotte, NC and Tom (Jane) Myers of Raleigh, NC; a sister , Beverly Myers of Thomasville, NC; five nieces and nephews, Kim (Kevin) Sprague of Huntersville, NC, Susan Ervin of Cornelius, NC, Bryan (Amber) Myers of Cary, NC, Elisa (Jamie) Pearson of Newbury, England, and Laura Myers of Raleigh, NC; and four great nieces and nephews, Connor Myers of Cary, NC, Mackenzie Ervin of Cornelius, NC, Clayton and Garrett Sprague both of Huntersville, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Clio, SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Inurnment will follow at 4:00 PM in Holy Hill Cemetery in Thomasville, NC.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1050 Highway 38 S, Bennettsville, SC 29512.
the passing of one of our finest. Jim Myers was definitely someone who touched the lives of many in his own calm, even-tempered way. We, as a class, will feel the effects of his loss because he himself dearly loved the Class of ‘65. He was logical, dependable and loyal and we could all count on him to “be there” when called upon. May he truly rest in peace as his legacy lives on. ~ Eddie
tribute by Eddie ReganOh my goodness. I am heart broken What a peach of a guy ...loved him in elementary school and all through high school I remember a snow party at his house on, Jones Circle long ago Steve Hill ,Bill Bobo, Diane Jackson, Patsy Wilson . He was so bright , and a great conversationalist.. I enjoyed talking with him at the last reunion party and we shared grandchildren stories. I won't forget what a great guy he was !
tribute by Nancy Fitzgerald WarnerI am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim and I were classmates at Thomasville High School. He was a wonderful person. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. Anna Wood warner
tribute by Anna Warner