A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Deacon David Myers, Jr. AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Deacon David Myers, Jr.; and

Whereas, a native of Orangeburg, Deacon Myers was born on May 24, 1938 to parents Hattie and David Myers, Sr.; and

Whereas, Deacon Myers received a brief education in his early years. He spent many years of his life working to help his mom and siblings after the loss of their father. He held several jobs before beginning his career as a long-distance truck driver for Owen Steel Company, a position he held for thirty-eight years; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, he was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in North, where he served as a trustee, Chairman of the Deacon Board, and as a member of the male chorus choir; and

Whereas, in his free time, he enjoyed playing baseball on community teams. He was dedicated to taking the absolute best care of his family; and

Whereas, Deacon Myers was preceded in death by his siblings, Walter Clay Myers, Emma Lou Crum, and Elsie Mae Sistruck; and

Whereas, Deacon Myers leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of sixty years, Louise Myers; his children, David Myers, III (Charlotte), Arthur Myers (Denise), Mary Myers, Stanley Myers (Tashia); his grandchildren, Jamaal Myers, Allison Myers, Arthur Myers, Jr., Alexandria Myers, Morgan Davis, Stanley Myers, Jr., and Hayley Myers; his brothers-in-law, Johnnie Lee Hook, Eugene Seawright, and Harry Seawright; and his great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Deacon David Myers, Jr. and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Deacon David Myers, Jr.

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