Louis Horace Myrick

Louis Horace Myrick, 76, of Molino, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - surrounded by family and friends. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Verona Myrick, as well as his sister, Veleta Mears.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sheila Bryant Myrick; his sons, Doug (Terri) Myrick and Alvin (Jan) Myrick and his daughter, Sharon (Ricky) McCrory. He is also survived by grandchildren, Tiffany (Mike) Settle, Regina Lashley, Monica (Ryan) Scully, Robert (Brittany) Myrick, Brandon (Gina) McCrory, and Shane (Miranda) McCrory. He leaves 10 great-grand children to cherish his memory.

Being the oldest child, Horace was adored by his surviving siblings - Virgil (Jane) Myrick, Verne Myrick, Wayne (Eleanor) Myrick, Ronnie (Hilda) Myrick, Veneta (Bruce) Wentz and Vicki (Troy) McCurdy - to include numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Horace graduated in 1956 from J.M. Tate High School. He went on to retire from Armstrong World Industries as a Fabrication Supervisor with 40 years of service. He was an Alabama "Roll Tide" fan and he spent his retirement years enjoying his family and spoiling the great-grandchildren with camping and fishing trips. A family "fish fry" was a recurrent event - kick ball games played, jokes told, tales repeated - but more importantly, the love of family and friends being embedded in all the lives he touched.

Our sincerest thanks and appreciation go out to Dr. David Phillips and his staff; as well as the entire 3rd floor PCU Nursing Staff at Sacred Heart Hospital for the care and love shown.

Visitation will be held at Bellview Church of Christ, Saufley Field Road, Pensacola; Friday, August 29th; 10am-12noon with Funeral Services beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment immediately following service at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Reception/Fellowship to follow at the church.

Pall Bearers will be nephews Dennis Myrick, Michael Myrick, Jeff Myrick, Robbie Mears, Ralph Mears, Ron (Oscar) Mears, and Jamie Mears.

Honorary Pall Bearers are Harold Holder, Marshal Fant, Doyle Weaver, Scotty Grant and Charles Freisinger.