FRANKLIN L. MYERS

Franklin L. Myers, age 72, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:30 p.m. at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Born on August 14, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IN he was the son of Walter D. and Helen B. (Roebuck) Myers. A lifetime Columbia City resident, he graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1954. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. On September 3, 1960, he married Carolyn Sue Gawthrop at the Free Methodist Church. He retired as a supervisor from United Tech/PTG/Dana, Columbia City. For over 20 years, he sold Riviera Cruisers for LML Corporation, Columbia City. His memberships included the American Legion Post#98, Eagles Lodge#1906 and the VFW#5582 all of Columbia City. In his spare time, he was an avid reader, a sports fan especially of Indiana University Basketball, and he enjoyed listening to talk radio.Survivors include his daughters, Tami L. (Len) Fry and Tina (John) Lemon both of Columbia City; son, Todd (Julie) Myers of Columbia City; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild with one on the way; sister, Sally Stevens of Greenfield, IN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn S. Myers and a sister, Donna Perry. Visitation is Monday, June 1, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service is Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Boyle of Coesse United Methodist Church officiating. Graveside military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post#98 with burial to follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City, IN. Memorial gifts may be given in memory of Mr. Myers to the Whitley County Humane Shelter. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Click here to view video tribute**Video may take up to 2 minutes to load.