Marvin Luther Myers Jr.
October 4, 1936-January 25, 2020
Marvin L. Myers Jr., 83, of Richmond, VA passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born in Norfolk, VA on October 4, 1936 to his parents, Marvin Myers Sr. and Beatrice W. Myers. Marvin graduated from Granby High School where he enjoyed playing football, baseball and running track. He was also Senior Class President.
Marvin graduated from Virginia Military Institute ’59 with a degree in Civil Engineering. During graduation he was awarded The Outstanding Intramural Athlete Award, an honor he always cherished. Marvin worked as a civil engineer for the railroad, later became a real estate broker and founded Myers, Moore and Associates Residential Real Estate Appraisers in Richmond.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patty Moore Myers; son, David Myers (Jennifer); daughter, Betsy Myers Horne; and his grandsons, Hayden Myers, Chad Myers, Jacob Horne; and many relatives.
Throughout his life Marvin loved his family, friends, playing racquetball and golf. Although he claimed he was a duffer, he managed to make a hole in one on two occasions. During his later years he discovered that reading mysteries was time well spent as well as travelling the western parts of our country, Canada and Maine. Spending his time in Deltaville at Harbor House with his family and friends was always a treat. Friends from Richmond Country Club and Rare Old Times held a special place in his heart. A sincere thank you to all who showed their kindness throughout his illness.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 4 at Affinity Funeral Service – Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 at Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to St. Jude’s or Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
I was a room mate with Marvin during my stay at VMI and my wife, Harriet Jones, was a class mate with Marvin at Granby High School. Marvin was a great guy, always very calm and steady. I have not seen Marvin in many years but I always had good thoughts about him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Frank and Harriet Jones Whitten – Lynchburg, VA
Marvin was a very special person in our lives, having known him since our college days at William and Mary. in fact, Roberta was in his wedding and since then we both have had the pleasure of spending many fun times together in Richmond, Williamsburg, Maine and at the River. While we we grieve his passing, we are comforted by the many fond memories we have of him and we send our love and sympathy to Patty, David and Betsy and the entire Myers family.
Always a joy to talk with Marvin about the Old Corps, his experiences and VMI football.
Neal Rogers Class of 82