Francis Myers

Francis (Fran) Samuel Myers, 83, of 2245 Corinth Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2008, at his residence.

Born in Salem, New Jersey, he was the husband of Edna Hargrove Myers and the son of the late Edward Forest Myers and Beatrice Fenton Myers.

Mr. Myers was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Ryder Trucking Company. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 12 years and a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Newton of Gaffney and Bobbi Price of the residence; five grandchildren, Kim Jennings, Lew Morrow Jr., Sean Mooney and wife, Michelle, Shane Mooney and Lorrena Newton; five greatgrandchildren, Josh Jennings, Lexa Jennings, Noah Holcomb, Chase Mooney and Ridge Mooney.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Myers was preceded in death by a sister, Iris Johnson.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC, 29342.

Arrangements will be announced by Blakely Funeral Home.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome. com.