Robert James “Bobby” Myers

Robert James “Bobby” Myers, 69, of Jacksonville, Florida, a former resident of Orange, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Florida.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Born in Iota, Louisiana on February 21, 1944, Bobby was the son of Gaston and Sylvia (Comeaux) Myers. He served in the National Guard and was a welder by trade.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Randy K. Myers, Bobby is survived by his children, Kirk Myers and Fiancée, Rhonda of California, Jacki Olson and husband, Lennie of Jacksonville, Florida, Pamela Burr of Jacksonville, Florida; and his former wife and the mother of his children, Fay Miller of Jacksonville, Florida.

Bobby is also survived by his grandchildren, Dalton Myers, Mitchell Burr, Cameron Olson, Peyton Olson; sister, Tina Myers of Orange; brother, Kenny Myers of Orange; and numerous nieces and nephews.