Mr. Myers was born June 22, 1925 in Wilmington, the son of the late Burton and Elizabeth Moore Myers. He was a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy as well as the University of North Carolina. Burt served with the Merchant Marines in WWII. Mr. Myers was a Certified Public Accountant. He was a founding member of the Rotary Clubs of Falls Church, Virginia and Southport; he was named a Paul Harris Fellow in both clubs. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout was his most proud accomplishment. While at Carolina, Burt played on the tennis team. He was a previous Wilmington city tennis champion; had coached many Wilmington area tennis teams, and had worked as the tennis pro on Bald Head Island.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jean Myers; five children Burton Kellock Myers, III and wife Ann, Andrew Moore Myers, Worth Glover Myers, Nina Margaret Pearson, and Gladys Elizabeth VanBeek and husband Robert; and a granddaughter, Marie Alexander VanBeek.
Mr. Myers was preceded in death by his first wife, and the mother of the children, Margaret Glover Myers.
Mr. Myers was a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church, where a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
In remembrance of Mr. Myers and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
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