A Celebration of Life Service for Tony Meyers, 66, is set for 2:00pm Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Memorial Funeral Home with Rodney Mask officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 12:00pm to service time Wednesday.
Tony died Monday, June 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1957.
He graduated Kossuth High School in 1976. He was an all-around athlete mostly known by the name “Lightening” as #48 on the football team.
Tony was the owner of Meyers Sheet Metal for 47 years. He and his dad began the metal fabricating business in 1977 together. Tony carried it on until 2022 when he retired. He was also a well-known Gunsmith in the Corinth area & owner of Westside Gun Refinishing. He was a man of faith, loved his family, grandkids, and dog, Fred. He was an avid patriot and sportsman. Tony enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gunmanship. He took pride in his extensive collection of guns and wildlife mounts. He was a lifelong member of National Rifle Association.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, A.W. Meyers and Luna Nell (Wilhite) “Sister” Meyers; mother-in-law, Mildred Riggs, grandparents, CL and Effie (Lancaster) Wilhite; and best friend, Clifton Vanderford.
Tony is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy Meyers, married June 4, 1977; his two daughters, Ginger Robinson and Christy Meyers; son-in-law, Todd Robinson, whom worked alongside him for over 25 years; five grandchildren and spouses, Ladanna Jones, Kaylee Jones and Trevor Garland, Lexi Kate Fiveash and husband Zach Taylor, Candler Robinson and Carleigh Robinson.
Pallbearers are Donnie Dunn, John Lee Crow, Mikie Palmer, Tommy Hughes, Justin Fiveash, and Joseph Wilhite.
Honorary Pallbearers are Todd Robinson, Jackie Cooksey, Candler Robinson, James Wilbanks, Zach Taylor, Jim “Doc” Jackson, Trevor Garland, and Tommy Bonds.
Online condolences can be left at www.MemorialCorinth.com for the Meyers family.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.
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