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AIKEN - Gaylord W. Myers passed away on August 12, 2020 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Tuscola, Illinois, on April 28, 1941 to William and Rozella Myers.
He was a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where he was employed by Western Electric Corporation. He later joined IBM where he was employed in White Plains, New York and Ridgefield, Connecticut. After retiring from IBM, he moved to Aiken, South Carolina. When people asked him where he liked living the most, he always told them Aiken, South Carolina. He served as an officer in the U. S. Army Reserves.
Surviving Gaylord are his brother William (Mary Jo) Myers, nieces Renee (Steve) Sowers and Heidi Myers, and grandniece Hannah Sowers of Roanoke, VA.
At his wishes, Gaylord's cremains will be interred in the Tuscola Township Cemetery in Tuscola, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to donors' favorite charities in his memory.
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Chris D. Connell
August 13, 2025
Time stands still for no man. Seems like yesterday he was on the courts at the club. Remembering you today and always. Great man.
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Bill Gallagher
August 30, 2020
Gaylord was a great friend and a truly decent person. He was always willing to help and he helped me out a couple of times when I really needed it. He will be greatly missed by the men of the Woodside Reserve Club doubles tennis group, and I will miss him greatly as well. I am praying for him and for his family. May God rest his soul.
Bill Gallagher
Aiken, SC
Chris D. Connell
August 21, 2020
I never met a nicer guy. I will miss him. RIP my friend.
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