Of Jackson Michigan passed away with family by his side on September 22, 2018 at the age of 72. Jack was born on April 3, 1946 to Harold and Eva Myers in Schoolcraft, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Lois Ann Mitchell on June 6, 1970 in Jackson. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving from 1965-1967 and was one of the founding members for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 109 of Jackson, Michigan. He was also a member of the VFW. He retired from Industrial Steel Treating Company, working in the maintenance department for 34 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois; sons, Jack Jr. (Shanna), Michael (Danielle), and Kenneth (Wendy); and grandchildren Hunter, Corey, Mercedes, Donovan, and Peyton Myers and Zachary and Airianna Speer. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Lantis; grandson, Michael Thomas Myers, Jr.; and nephew, Dayton Howard. Per his wishes, cremation has been chosen. A memorial visitation will be held at Chas. J. Burden and Son Funeral Home (1806 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson) on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 4 to 7 PM with military honors at 6:30 PM. He will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans Chapter 109, 235 W. Franklin St., Jackson, MI 49204.
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