George Myers

G. Richard 'Dick" Myers, 79, of Hot Springs Village passed away on July 4, 2011. Dick was born November 14, 1931 in Saltville, Virginia to Eleanor and Clyde B. Myers Sr. A 1954 graduate of Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN with a BA in Botany and Zoology, Dick also received BS and MA degrees in Library Science from Kent State University in Kent, OH. His professional career of 44 years included: 35 years as a Corporate Engineering Reference Librarian; for NCR Dayton, OH. GE Tempo Santa Barbara, CA. and General Dynamics operations in San Diego, CA. Quincy, MA. and Fort Worth, TX. Internationally, he was employed by SAMAREC Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was also with great pride and pleasure that he worked 9 additional years as Head Librarian at Coronado Center in Hot Springs Village. Dick served as a Medic in the US Army during the Korean War stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. His professional affiliations include Special Libraries Association and American Society for Information Science. He was a member of Woodlands Presbyterian Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. Dick was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Hot Springs Village Shrine Club. His life long love of fishing continued through the spring of 2011. A man of impeccably high standards, he was well respected by his colleagues for his integrity, knowledge and sound judgment. He will be remembered for the passion he brought to all his endeavors, his radiating smile, sincere friendliness, and positive attitude. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Anne and his parents. He is survived by his brother, Burwell Myers (Brenda), his niece Carrie (Mike) and great niece and nephew, all of San Diego, CA. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Good Samaritan and Arkansas Hospice for their professional care, help and support during his final days. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 11:00am in the Good Samaritan Chapel in Hot Springs Village with Pastor Jim Burns officiating, assisted by Dr. James J. Farley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

George Myers

November 14, 1931 - July 4, 2011