Obituary of James Allen Myers

James A. "Jim" Myers, 67, of Fairmont Road, Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Uniontown, PA on June 22, 1946, and raised in Baltimore Maryland, the son of the late Joseph Myers and Anna Sherlock Myers. Jim was a Merchant Seaman for over 25 years and in later years drove buses for both WVU and Mon County. He had a great love for music, especially blues, having taught himself guitar at a young age by listening to the radio. Later in life, Jim took to gardening and was particularly proud of his tomatoes and pumpkins. Jim is survived by his wife of 28 years Sue Gaston Myers, and his brother, Tom Myers of Harrisburg, PA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Myers and his sister Mary Beth Greenawalt. In honoring Jim's wishes, cremation services are being provided by Hastings Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice nurse Courtney McKnight, Hospice Social Worker Sara Mills, friends Jim and Janet Jackson, Ron Klink, Chris Greco, Shirley Johnson, Michelle Maxwell and brother David Gaston for their love and support. Memorial donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice, Mid Atlantic Dr, Morgantown, WV 26508; Amedisys Hospice, 67 Casino Drive #102 Anmoore, WV 26323; or The American Kidney Fundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852