He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Ruby and Olin Myers. Charlie graduated from Northside high school in 1962. While going to Northside he worked part time at Stillman’s Department store in the mailroom. After graduation at 18 he joined the Air Force in 1966. Charlie Spent 1 ½ years in Liberia North Africa and 2 years in Germany. He was very proud to be in the service
After the service he worked 33 years as a service technician for Sears.
Charlie was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 15 years.
Charlie was married to Mary L. Spice (Cady) Myers in 1982 and had 44 wonderful years together.
He had two children with Becky Boys Stoner whom he married in 1966.
David Myers and Deborah Myers Howard and three step-children, Rick Cady of Fort Wayne, Tom Cady of Bradenton, Florida, and Teresa Cady Davidson (Joe) of Angola, Indiana.
Charlie has nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He has two wonderfully ornery sisters, Gwen Hughes of Pensacola Florida, and Ellie Wilson (Jim) of Fremont, Indiana.
He loved having friends and family over for gatherings in the summer and on holidays. Charlie enjoyed the lake life, fishing and being out on his pontoon.
In his senior years he met many new friends at the Heritage Club in Angola and enjoyed all the activities there. He made many memories there.
Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Charles, to the Heritage Club in Angola, IN.
Funeral services for Charles, will be October 29th, 2026, 2:00 p.m., at Advantage Funeral & Cremation-Highland Park. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m., same day, until service time. Burial will follow at adjoining cemetery.
There will be a Celebration of Life for family and friends on November 8th at 1:30 at the Heritage Club in Angola, Indiana.
