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Jacob Myers Obituary

Jacob Myers, Sr. N. CHARLESTON - The relatives and friends of Deacon Jacob Myers, Sr. are invited to attend his Home-Going Services 12 noon, Saturday, June 2, 2012, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church,1561 Mosstree Road., North Charleston,SC. Burial, Promise Land Cemetery, Strawberry, SC. Wake Service will be held from 6-8pm, Friday, June 1, 2012 at the church. Family hour 7-8pm. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children-oldest daughter, Vernell Canty (New York City), oldest, devoted son and best friend, Jacob Myers, Jr. (Charleston, SC), Alphonzo Myers (Charleston, SC), Marvin Myers (Charleston, SC), Sonya Myers (Charlotte, NC), Eustacia Myers-Robinson (Kansas City, MO), Carl Myers (Lativia) (Charlotte, NC), God-daughter Lela Gilliard (Charleston, SC), Nine Grandchildren; Al Richburg, Tyrika Simmons, Dujuana Myers, Shameika Canty, Jessica Jones, Collin Myers, Simone Robinson, Laneice Myers, and Micah Robinson; one Great-grandson Doriyon J. Jacob Myers; Siblings Rebecca Smalls (Berkley SC), Mike I. Myers (Oakley, SC), Frances M. McGee (North Charleston, SC), Thomas Myers (Trenton, NJ), Hazel Morgan (Doug) Trenton, NJ, Freddie Myers (Flo) (Florence, SC), James Myers (Gwendolyn) (Strawberry, SC), and Brother-in-law, Henry Brown. He also leaves fond memories to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his "spiritual children". He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dora Myers, son Robert Lee Myers, brother Julius Myers, and grandson Raymond Richburg. Funeral arrangements by MURRAY'S MORTUARY, 3310 RIVERS AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON,SC 843-744-5488 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 28 to Jun. 1, 2012.

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Gladys P. Jackson

May 25, 2021

I met Deacon Myers through his wife Mrs Myers, we were co-workers. Mrs, Myers would always say Gladys why don't you come visit my church, I would always say I will. January .of 1993 I saw familiar in faces in Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, My family and I later join C,M,BC Dec. and his wife both have been a blessing in our lives. I THANK GOD MOST OF ALL!

ANTHONY GERMAN

June 3, 2012

DECON JACOB MYERS WAS SOMEONE SPECIAL! HE KNOW ME BEFORD I KNOW MY SELF. HE KNEW MY MON & DADY THE GERMANS. DECON MYERS WAS A CHILD OF "GOD" THAT KNOW THE WORD FROM THE BIBLE. THE MYERS FAMILY WAS TRULY BLESS TO HAVE TO HAVE DECON MYERS IN YOUR FAMILY. RIGHT NOW HE HAVE LEFT HIS EARTHLY FAMILY TO BE WITH THE "LORD" TO GET HIS REWARD. ANTHONY GERMAN &SHARON GERMAN CHARLOTTE,NORTH CAROLINA

Nat And Janice Glover

June 2, 2012

Brother Jake and Family
We are so sorry about the passing of Deacon Myers. Your Father was a wonderful man whose spiritual kindness was so evident to anyone who met or knew him. He will be missed beyond words. Our prayers remain with you for now and the future..

Anna L. Glover and Family

June 2, 2012

Brother Jake Myers and Family
We join with so many others whose lives were touched in such a kind and spiritual way by Deacon Myers. We are extremely saddened by his passing and pray that you know our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and in future when we all remember a life well lived…

Ethel W. Smalls

June 1, 2012

TO THE MYERS FAMILY;
May Gods Peace be with you until you meet again. Know that he is a rewarder and a just God. Continued prayers.

Rev/Dr. Al Capers, Sr

June 1, 2012

Brother Jake Myers,
My Prayers are with you and your family duing this time of sorrow. May God grant you His Amazing Grace to keep you as you pass through this storm.

Trina and Vicklyin Roberts

June 1, 2012

To the Myers Family: 

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family as you struggle through the grief and sadness. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jana Edwards

June 1, 2012

Jake,your father was an inspiration to me! We will miss our deacon but just remember "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." God bless you & family in the days ahead.
Jackie & Jana Edwards

Henry Dozier

June 1, 2012

To the Myers Family:
"Be not dismayed whate'er betide,
God will take care of you!
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you!"

This song resonates the often encouraging words given by Deacon Myers and I offer the same to the entire Myers family.
I will always cherish the sunday school memories with Deacon Myers as my teacher.

Henry Dozier, Jr.

Carroll Kearse

May 31, 2012

To the Myers Family:

This world's lost is Heaven's gain. Be joyous knowing that Deacon Myers lived a life as a disciple of God. Deacon Myers was truly a gift of God. This gifted singer, teacher, and Bible scholar will be missed. He leaves a legacy rooted in Christ. Be richly blessed! May God grant you everlasting peace and comfort.

Delores Ravenell

May 31, 2012

To Bro. Jacob Myers Jr. and Family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family during your time of sorrow dealing with the lost of a love one. May God continue to comfort all of you.

May 31, 2012

To The Myers Family All Is Well With My Soul And Let The Work I Have Done Spreak For Me.Well Done My Good Faithfull Servant. John Vinson Albany Georgia

Geneva Seward

May 31, 2012

I am so glad for the times when I was blessed to be a student under Dea. Myers. Such a profound Bible Scholar. I will miss him, and that sweet smile.

Shameika Canty

May 31, 2012

I LOVE YOU GRANDDADDY!!

Your Baby,
"Meika"

May 30, 2012

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of the late Mr. Jacob Meyers. My prayer is that it was well with his soul...The staff at Heartland Health Center wishes to offer their condolences.. Katie Ravenel

Sharon (Thomas) Pamplin

May 30, 2012

Our deepest sympathy is expressed to you in your time of bereavement. May God comfort you in this time of sadness. Rest assured that its a happy day in heaven now that Mr. Jake is home. Be blessed.

Joann Witherspoon Adams

May 30, 2012

Dear family I'am sorry for our lost. I will keep you in my praises. If you need us just let Aunt Bernice know. Love Apostle Norman J. Witherspoon, Joann Witherspoon Adams. North Charleston,S.C.

Sis. Sheila Bell

May 30, 2012

Dear Jake and family, Good memories keep you smiling and always feling that your loved one is near. Time eases the pain, but the love lasts forever.

Osceola Talps

May 29, 2012

Bubba Jake played a significant role in my life. He counseled me, guided me in the right direction, and treated me like a son. I will always love and remember him! Oh Lord, please take good care of Bubba Jake!

Rev,&Sis William Jackson

May 29, 2012

To the Myers Family,lost of a love one hurts very much, but time will take the hurt away. The love and memories will all ways be with you, go ahead weep now. joy, laugher will come with time. God still have you in the palm of His hands, and will keep you safe in this time of sorrow.We will keep you in our prayer.

Elveta Belton-Cobbs

May 29, 2012

Bro. Jake Myers, Lelia Gilliard and family, You have my deepest sympathy. Earth has no sorrow what Heaven can't heal. To be absent in the body is present with the Lord. Dec. Myers has fought a good fight now he finish his course Victory is his reward. You know you did all you could for him. Now you can remember all the good times you had together. May you have peace in knowing weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. We will keep you in our prayer. The Cobbs, Levey, Hawthorne and Haynes Family.

Elveta Belton-Cobbs

May 29, 2012

Bro Jake Myers, Lelia Gilliard and the Myers Family you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your love.He have fought a good fight he won the race victory is his reward. May you found comfort in knowing you love one is at peace and now resting in the arms of our savior. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. May you find comfort in knowing you made him happy while he was on earth. May the good memories give you strenght in your time of sorrow. We pray your strenght in the Lord. The Cobbs, Hawthorne, Levey and Haynes Family

May 29, 2012

To the entire Myers Family, Just to let ALL of you know you have my Deepest SYMPATHY in the loss of Dec. JAKE. May God give each of you much comfort and strength. Dec was a very good neighbor through all the years. THE FULMER FAMILY.

Richard Nelson

May 29, 2012

to the Myers family you have our deepest sympathy on the lost of your love one,may God keep his arms around the family. our prayers are with you. the NELSON family

Angel Brown

May 29, 2012

Uncle Jake , Tyrika, Dujuana and family my prayers are with you as you go through your time of bereavemet. May God strengthen you and comfort you. Mr. Myers was a loving man that always had a smile on his face, I will always remember him for all his kindness and from always fixing my broke down car. Know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

JAMES Thompson jr

May 29, 2012

Through it all God will take care of everything. Cheese and Sherron

Juanita Sanders

May 29, 2012

The Baptist E&M Convention of S.C. Usher's Department Officers and Members extend warm thoughts and prayers to Bro. Jake Myers, Jr, our Vice Chairman of our Finance Dept, Sister Leila Gilliard, Minister Tyrika Simmons and the entire Myers family. Know that God does all things well; and, thank Him for all the years He has given you to share, love, and be in the presence of your father and grandfather. May our God who is able continue to keep each of you in the palm of His hand.

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