Charles Leonard Myers, Sr., 83, of Plum Run, WV, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Leonard was born October 7, 1939, in Plum Run. He was the son of the late Earl T. and Ethel L. (Fluharty) Myers. Leonard married Judith A. (Cartright) Myers on October 21, 1961. The two were blessed with 61 years of marriage.
He is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife, Judy, son Charles “Chuck” (Darlene) Myers, Jr., daughters Lora Gouzd and Diana (Greg) Glover. He is also survived by grandchildren Charles ”Charlie” (Amanda) Myers, III, Scott Myers, Nancy Ann (Andrew) Starsick, Zachary (Kelly) Gouzd, Jeremy Gouzd, Aaron (Susie) Glover, Ethan (Lexas) Glover, Emily (Tristan) Wolfe, and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Jerry (Susan) Myers, a sister Darlene (Keven) Earl, and a sister-in-law Linda Myers.
In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by a brother, Ansel Myers, and a son-in-law, Mark Gouzd.
Leonard worked at Coca-Cola bottling for 9 years. He worked at Consol Coal Company’s #9 mine and retired from Consol’s Loveridge mine after 32 years of service. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Plum Run until it’s closure. He enjoyed farming -especially raising his many cattle- spending time outdoors, taking care of his many cats, spending time with his family, and anything related to John Deere.
Leonard would also surely want us to all remember when things get you down, it never hurts to say “Oh hog snot, boys”.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their Care and thoughtfulness.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 2-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Tom Myers and Pastor David Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Maion County Senior Citizens.
Sending you thoughts of comfort and healing
Sorry for your loss He was a very good man and will be missed.
My heart goes out to the family Leonard was a great man I miss talking to him rest in peace old buddy
We are so sorry for your loss, but pray for your peace and comfort.
I’ll always remember Leonard giving me tractor rides on Grandma Myers farm ( his house is there now) he was always so funny R.I.P. my dear cousin 💕🙏💕
Charlie, Nancy Ann and Scotty,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. My love and prayers are with you all.
My condolences to Judy and her family at the passing of her husband Leonard. I offer one of my memories of Leonard that they may not know. I’m sure that in my 40 year connection to the Plum Run community I met Leonard before 2002. But it wasn’t until then that he and I began our friendship. I specifically remember the date it was 9 May 2002. Rebecca, the kids and I, in March, had recently moved into our new home, previously owned by Kess and Dorothy Fluharty. I was still in service, but on leave because Rebecca had just given birth to our youngest (Shane). I was out front of our house piddling with something and Leonard stopped in his truck. He called out to me, excited and all smiles saying he just heard that Rebecca delivered and he wanted to congratulate us on the good news. I remember this specifically because Leonard was actually the first – of many— in our neighborhood to congratulate us. Here was a guy that I really barely knew who seemed as excited as I was about the birth of our child. It left a lasting impression that 20 years later I still vividly recall. From that time forward, my memories of Leonard ALWAYS include a big smile and greeting anytime he saw me. Leonard would go on to offer me help on the farm, mowing and baling my hay and we shared many conversations. From those I saw that Leonard at his core had a kind soul. He was not just a lover of people but also a lover of animals be they be (handicapped) deer, ducks, cats or his livestock. I hope his family can all find solace in the fact that he’s in God’s hands where we all long to be some day. Absent in the body, present with the Lord. Leonard will return in a perfected body with Jesus Christ someday, and until then he will not be forgotten by those who knew and loved him. May God Bless.
Leonard was a great individual. He was a long, long time customer at our John Deere dealerships and never was one to come in complaining or screaming, even when his baler broke down in the middle of hay season! He and his dad, Earl, were hard workers. I remember they once came in for a part and it was the middle of December. They were baling hay.
He always had a wonderful smile.
So sorry to learn of the passing of Leonard. A fine man indeed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My dear childhood friend, Lora,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Oh the memories I cherish of spending many days on his farm. May he rest in peace. Thoughts, Prayers for Peace and Love to you, your Mom, Chuck & Diana in the coming days.
Hugs & Love,
Donita Linville Haught