NEW IBERIA- Memorial services celebrating the life of Kent James Myers, age 63, will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Evangeline Funeral Home. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Kent James Myers was born on October 22, 1957 to Hazel and Oswald Myers as their third son in New Iberia, Louisiana. He came from a humble beginning, learning about hard work and providing for your family at an early age. He left this world on August 22, 2021 at 63 years old at his residence in St. Martinville, Louisiana.
Kent is survived by his four children: Jennifer Myers, Jacob Myers (Shelley), Jamie Docter (Joshua), and Jessica Talley; his 5 siblings: Terry Myers (Muriel), Steve Myers (Vickie), Gail Broussard, Tammy Gaspard (Jerome), and Craig Myers; his 5 grandchildren: Alyssa, Liam, Maggie, Riley, and Emma; his 13 nieces and nephews: Michelle, Tonja, Mandy, Josh, Amy, Tiffany, Troy, Crystal, Hillary, Heather, Derek, Diana, and Trent; and close cousins: Sandra Derouen, Mitchell Dartez (Sylvia), Darryl Meyers(Barbara), and Debbie Meyers (Tony). Kent loved his family and was proud to be a Myers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Oswald Myers; his grand- parents, Gussie and Andrew Myers, and Elda and Arthur Romero; his beloved uncle, Clifford Joseph Meyers; his beloved godmother and aunt, Mary Jeanne Dartez; his beloved brother-in-law, Roy Joseph Broussard; and his beloved cousin Wayne James Dartez.
Kent graduated from New Iberia Senior High School in 1975. He was a seasoned and well-respected paint and body artist and mechanic, trained by his late brother-in-law, Roy. He had many notable ventures throughout his career, including a restoration of a passenger train line, managing body shops in New Iberia, and becoming one of the most successful local artists. He went on to open his own body shop and was most proud of his most recent shop that he lovingly named, “Master’s Hand Collision”, which he said was inspired by his mother, Hazel.
In his personal life, he was a friend to many. He spent years in ministry to local prisons and had a knack for loving the downtrodden. He loved the Lord and shared that love with his family, his children, and his friends. Kent had a larger than life personality, and either teased you or had you cracking up laughing. As an avid New Orleans Saints fan and believer, his family feels he is loving his current company in Heaven.
The family invites anyone who would like to join them in wearing their best Saint’s gear or black and gold to honor Kent’s love for his New Orleans Saints.
Honorary pallbearers are Randy Breaux, Jacob Myers, Terry Myers, Steve Myers, Craig Myers, Jerome Gaspard, Mitchell Dartez, Darryl Meyers, and Derek Myers.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Services honoring and celebrating his life will be under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia.
