Jesse Franklin Myers, 80, of Kountze died Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Silsbee Convalescent Center. Jesse was born in Deatsville, Alabama on December 11, 1926 to David and Daisy (Bozzel) Myers. A longtime resident of Kountze, he retired from National Automatic Sprinklers and proudly served his country in both the United States Army and Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Nell Myers of Kountze; step-daughter, Irene Perme of Baytown; step-sons, Ray Childress of Kountze, Gene Childress of Silsbee, and Kenneth Childress of Baytown; sister, Johnnie Mae Black of Wetumpka, Alabama; and brothers, William Myers of Pennsylvania, Walter Myers of Florida, and Clifton Myers of Alabama.
Funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Parks Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jesse’s memory to Crestwood Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 8420, Lumberton, Texas 77657.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.
