Charles Hazel Myers Jr.

COLUMBIA - Charles Hazel Myers, Jr. passed of progressive supranuclear palsy. Born in Camden, SC to Lou Clyburn & Charles Hazel Myers, Sr. He was the oldest of 4 children. He attended schools in both Camden and Columbia, SC. He attended Eau Clair High School; upon obtaining his GED left school for a job as a “B” line mechanic for Kato’s Garage. As an adult he lived in Columbia, SC and Green Mountain, NC.

Charles worked as a gas/diesel mechanic, photographer, and trucker. He retired from R. C. McEntire Trucking around 2011. He worked for Day Star Truck Repair for several years afterwards. Ending his work life as Vice President of Valkyrie Services Inc. He began his Masonic journey with Dentsville AFM # 398, completing with Little Mountain AFM # 281, Columbia York Rite Commandry #2 and Union Council #5. Mr. Myers served in the US Navy and was given a general discharge in 1957.

Charles was a nationally published photographer. He enjoyed performance motorcycles, cars, and trucks. He was a fan of drag racing, Bonneville Salt Flat trials, road course, and Isle of Man racing challenges. He often stated, “If it doesn’t increase the performance, it is useless trinkets” and “I’ve never put an engine back together without increasing its capabilities”.

Charles loved jokes and pranks. He searched for opportunities to perform. Some of his nieces & nephews referred to him as “Uncle Funny”. If a joke nor a prank was applicable, he would employ the famous rabbit trick or ear coin sleight of hand.

Surviving him is his wife of 42 years Mary Ann Bradham Myers. Daughter Dolores (Dee) M. Roberts (David “Rocky”) of Columbia, SC. Sons, C. David Myers (Barrett) and Chet Belter of Columbia, SC. Sister Cynthia M. Miller (Don) of Elgin, SC & brother Maxie C. Myers of Columbia, SC. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Also, surviving is his very best friend and “brother” Chief Master Sergeant (Air Force Ret.) David B. Reese and Master Sergeant (Air Force Ret.) Donna Reese of Phoenix, AZ.

Our family wishes to thank the staff of Prisma Richland Memorial emergency room, 10th floor West and Heart of Hospice for their tremendous efforts and professionalism. We are very appreciative of the dedication, professionalism, and guidance during Charles’ time in their care.

If you wish to contribute to a charity in his memory we suggest Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc, 3201 Cross Timers Rd Bldg. 4 Suite 300 Flower Mound, Tx 75028; Shriners Hospital for Children P O Box 1525 Ranson, WV 25438; ALSAC/St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105; or the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held at Dunbar Funeral Home, 3926 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205; on Friday February 3 from 6-8pm. Celebration services will be held February 4 at 3pm St Johns Methodist Church, 1700 Houston St, Columbia, SC 29203; officiating Pastor Ralph Young & Lay Speaker Cameron Bradham, music by Ms. Lynn Thompson, Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) David B. Reese eulogy.

Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.