John A. Myers

John A. Myers, age 28, of 313 High Street, Mansfield, died Tuesday, February 03, 2004, at his home after an 8 year battle with Hodgkins disease.

He was born October 9, 1975 in Shelby and he attended Mansfield Sr. High School. John worked in construction for various area companies. He was a member of Grace Valley Baptist Church in Shelby. He enjoyed auto racing, fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

John is survived by his parents, Robert C. and Joan (Barnhart) Myers, Sr. of Mansfield; a brother, Robert Myers, Jr. of Mansfield and his friend Betty Searles and family; his girlfriend Cate; a nephew, Andrew Myers of Lexington; a niece, Harley Rae Kilgore of Mansfield; Maternal grandmother, Mildred (Corbin) Barnhart of Shelby; paternal grandfather, Robert Hershner of Mansfield; many aunts and uncles including Jim Barnhart of Shelby; special friends, Steven and Barb Black and family; He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Barnhart, his paternal grandmother, Doris Hershner and his sister, Millie Kilgore in 1998.

Friends may call on Thursday, February 5, 2004 from 6-8PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Friday, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh. The family request that memorial expressions may be made to the Turner Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Hospice of North Central Ohio for the special care they gave to John.