Early in the morning of Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Captain Dickey Lee Myers, 68, of Springfield, MO took his last breathe this side of eternity. Captain Myers was born on August 31, 1950 to Charles Frank Myers and Janit (Brockus) Myers. He graduated from Central High School in 1968 and Southwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science in 1983 both located in Springfield, MO.

On June 25, 1971 he and his high school sweetheart, Deborah Ruth Duff, vowed their lives to each other in holy matrimony. Capt. Myers never missed an anniversary, when asked how he remembered he replied, "It was Custard's last stand." From that union two beautiful children were introduced into this world, Melody Joy and Robert Lee.

He served two active duty tours with the United States Army; the first one1969-1971 as a Ranger in Viet Nam and the second one as an officer at Rock Island Arsenal, IL.

His civilian life was varied and interesting; he was employed by Ridewell Corp. of Springfield, MO for 25+ years and taught welding for 15 years at Reeds Spring Gibson Technical School. Captain Myers retired from teaching in June 2014. In his spare time he loved to fish and many weekends were joyfully spent at Stockton Lake on Point Four. He also volunteered with many organizations among them The Royal Rangers at Evangel Temple Christian Center and the A.B.E, program

Those who went before Captain Myers into eternity include both of his parents, Charles and Janit Myers, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and several uncles and his mother in-law.

Those left here to enjoy his memories include his wife of 46 years, Deborah Ruth, his two children, Melody Joy and Robert Lee, his sister Joyce Anderson, his brother Terry and wife, Pat Myers,and brother, Steven and wife Terri Myers; as well many Aunts Uncles, nieces and nephews.

Family visitation will be held at the main offices of the Council of Churches' 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO on March 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.; Memorial Services will be at 10:00 a.m. At the same location. Final burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Rd. Springfield MO.

The family would like to give their heartfelt tanks to the staff from the Veterans Nursing Home located in Mt. Vernon, MO for their loving and kind care of Captain Myers.