Darrell W. Myers, 80, of Wooster died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Darrell was born June 23, 1938 in Chicago to Cletus and Mabel Clopper Myers. On May 12, 1962, he married Kay Ann Cotterman. She preceded him in death in 2011.
Darrell was a graduate of Cleveland Hts. High School and a member of East Chippewa Church of the Brethren. He retired from Albright Welding. He had previously worked for ACDC, had been a truck driver for Nickle s Bakery and Coca-Cola. He had been a firefighter and past chief of the Wooster Twp. fire department. He was very active in his church where he was a youth advisor, served on various committees and sang in the choir. Darrell was a people person who loved to socialize and play BINGO. He was the resident ambassador at Brookdale.
He is survived by his children Rob (Michelle) Gonser of Green, Kevin (Camille DeGannon) Myers of Chico, CA and Kim Warden of Wooster; grandchildren Becky and Joe Gonser and Hayley and Gabriel Warden; siblings Phil (Martha Early) Myers of Toledo, Barbara Bicky Garber of N. Manchester, IN, Carol Ginny (Mark) Herbert of Mansfield and Karen Sukey (Paul) Tuck of Asheboro, NC.
Along with his wife, Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law Shawn Warden and a brother-in-law Jerry Garber.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the East Chippewa Church of the Brethren, 7207 Chippewa Rd., Orrville with Pastor Brad Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends will be received on Thursday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill, Wooster and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
Service
Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the East Chippewa Church of the Brethren, 7207 Chippewa Rd., Orrville
Visitation
Thursday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill, Wooster and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Our condolences to all the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
In our prayers
Bob Bev Kirkpatrick
To Darrell’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art Beerys, Smithville, Ohio
Darrell and Kay were like my 2nd parents growing up. Kim was my dear friend and I was always at their house. They made me feel so loved and welcomed, even telling me if I came over and they weren’t there, to go in, get something to eat and wait till they got home. Darrel, Kay and Kim introduced me to crab legs, my fave food to this day, and Darrell gave me my favorite saying. “If you snooze, you lose”…lol. How I miss those days. Spread your wings now Darrell and fly. Give Kay a kiss for me and Grizzley a hug and a pet. All my love.
Please accept my sympathies.
While I didn’t know Mr. Myers for an incredibly long time, I feel blessed our lives crossed paths at Brookdale Wooster. He was always so kind to me and made me feel very comfortable during Bingo. He was a wonderful, fun person, and I will miss him. Sending his friends and family many hugs and love.