John Franklin Myers, 67, of Nowata passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
John was born in Estherville, IA on August 26, 1952 to parents John Arnold Myers and Norma Ann Neppl. He graduated from Estherville High School and after went to Estherville Community College. he married Lori Hockett and they had three children together; the couple later divorced.
John’s career was being an engineer for Rock Island and Union Pacific Railroads for 27 years. He was the 4th Generation of working for the railroad totaling over 200 years.
John met Carrie Weirather and they later married in August of 2008.
John was nothing short of a hard worker, but he loved a good break to just be outdoors. He enjoyed pheasant hunting, fishing, model trains and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. He got a kick out of playing pranks and telling jokes John always had a humorous side to him and he never lost it. Although he enjoyed all these things, he undoubtedly loved his family.
John is preceded in death by his father, John Myers and his grandparents.
John is survived by his wife Carrie of the home; daughter, Amy and husband Shawn Friesner of Etherville, IA, Suzy and husband Austin Keirsey of Bartlesville, OK; son, Billy Myers of Nowata, OK; stepsons, Tyler and wife Jackie Weirather and Trenton Weirather both of Nowata, OK; mother, Norma; five granddaughters, Makayla, Hadley, Jaden, Aisley and Jayla; sisters, Margaret and husband Craig White and Marcia and husband Bob Davis and one brother, Dave all of Iowa. Numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
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