Randolph H. Myers, 66 of North Port, Florida, formerly of Fairmont, WV, died suddenly in Kingsland, Ga on Sunday, February 13, 2022, while returning home after visiting family in Fairmont.
He was born in Fairmont on September 25, 1955 to Harold and Artie Emogene Howard Myers. He was an east-sider, attended State Street School, and graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1973. He was a member of the Busy Bee Band under the direction of Earl McConnell, Sr.
He retired with 19 years of service from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines of Bridgeport and formerly worked for Alcan Aluminum and Morgantown Machine. Randy was a member of The Baptist Temple, Fairmont, WV most of his life and worked on several boards and committees, including the Deacon Board. He played drums in the praise band for many years. He loved all kinds of music, especially Christian and Jazz music like Buddy Rich. He played drums for several years with the Christian group, His Reflections, with Bill and Lisa Leeper, and also with The Christian Heirs out of Mannington, WV. He was interested in NASCAR and had an extensive collection of NASCAR model cars, several signed by the drivers. He was a SCUBA diver and got his certification when his son, Joey, became interested in Marine Biology. He loved learning magic tricks along with his son, Josh and he enjoyed the rifle ranges with his son, Jeremy. Randy and the 3 boys enjoyed old episodes and movies of the 3 Stooges..
In recent years, he enjoyed many Live Cam sites and would watch them on his Kindle. He kept up with the birth of the panda in Washington, DC, the space launches, and Canaan Valley, where he and the family would vacation each summer. His two grandchildren were his pride and joy and they knew that Papaw was always ready to snuggle on the couch and show them the latest on the DC pandas.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife; Pam Myers, sons; Joshua Myers of Portland, Oregon, Jeremy Myers ( Bobbie Jo) of Fairmont, and Joe Myers (Shanna Madsen) Hampton, Virginia, grandchildren; Brooklyn and Logan, sister-in-laws; Sandy Howard, and Barbara Prince both of Florida, niece; Michele Vincent (Fred) of Fairmont, and a nephew; Trevor Prince (Jennifer) of Bradenton, Florida.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents, and a brother; James Howard.
Memorial Services will be held at The Baptist Temple; 430 Morgantown Ave. Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554 at 2:00 PM, February 20, 2022 with Pastor Scott Whetzel and Reverend Dr. Allan Copenhaver officiating. Burial of his cremains will take place afterward at Grandview Memorial Park,93 Grandview Cemetery Rd, Fairmont, WV.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Randolph's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.