"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way." Psalm 37:23. Melvin Ernest Myers was born on October 20, 1952, and passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at the age of 63 years due to complications from Melanoma and heart disease. Melvin was a native of Denham Springs, LA. He was first and foremost a child of God and a born again Christian. He was a loving and selflessly devoted husband of his wife, Kay for 38 years. He was the owner of two successful businesses, Melvin's Small Engine Repair and L&M Panels. He was a charter member and past Fire Chief of District Five Fire Department in Livingston Parish. Melvin was a mechanical genius. He loved thinking of mechanical ideas and projects, then designing and building them, having once successfully placed the engine of a Chevrolet Geo Metro care into a golf cart. He had a man cave long before the term grew to popularity; his first man cave was known as "10X10". He loved spending time in his shops tinkering, dreaming, repairing and building. He was one of 800 Briggs and Stratton Master Mechanics worldwide. He enjoyed going out driving in the "old cars" and often remarked how the world seemed to slow down when he and Kay were out riding and that people who would not ordinarily be prone to wave and be friendly would eagerly do so when they were out in a classic car. Melvin had a heart of gold. He loved all people and could bring a smile to anyone's face with his kind spirit, constant humor and wit. His favorite music was the music of laughter. He was generous, decent and gentle; a true hero and role model to so many. He is survived by beloved wife and best friend Kay Fink Myers and his loving and mischievous cat, Deacon, as well as his brother Malcolm Odom Myers and wife Brenda Carpenter Myers; sister Ann Leslie Myers; mother-in-law Thelma Lobdell Fink; brothers-in-law Kenneth G. Fink III, Glen Lobdell Fink and Lynn Raby Fink and wife Sharon Smith Fink; niece Emily Jewell Fink, and nephews Marcus Odom Myers and David Lyn Fink. He is preceded in death by his parents Lelsie Odom Myers and Pearl Ernestine Allen Myers. Pallbearers will be Jeff Byrd, Randy Forbes, Richard Miller Jr., Gary O'Neal, Cliff Smith and Larry Kelly. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Sutton, Cameron O'Neal, Brian Myers, Kenny Myers, Hayden Byrd, Conner Delatte, Mervin Fonenot and all the Breakfast Buddies and James Grill and Down Home Grill. Visitation will begin at 9 am until service time at 12 noon on Wednesday at Amite Baptist Church, services will be conducted by Reverend Terry Booth. Interment will follow at Amite Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Ted Kemp, Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Paul Waguespack, Dr. John Brantley and Dr. Jon Olson for their expertise and care over the past six and a half years. Memorial donations preferred to The American Melanoma Foundation, 8929 University Center Lane, Suite 202, LaJolla CA 92122 or The Shriners Hospital, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services of Livingston Parish. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you a Crown of life." Revelation 2:10.
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Richard Bryan
April 19, 2023
Save a spot for me up there Uncle Mel. Thanks for an unforgettable childhood and teaching me so many things that no ordinary little girl learned how to do. You were one of a kind, thats for sure. Love you & I'll see you when I see you.
Emily Fink
October 9, 2016
2 Corinthians 2:10
April 27, 2016
Matthew 6: 14-15
Anonymous
April 27, 2016
Melvin will truly be missed by all he was a great person always helpful and funny Malcolm Brenda Marcus Ms.Ann and Ms Kay so sorry for your loss no more pain no more heart ache no more tears in the loving arms of Jesus
jerry carpenter
April 27, 2016
Many fond memories will forever be in my heart when I hear the name Melvin Myers. Many laughter's and some tear's. A wonderful, caring, loving person. You will be missed! Give Adam a hug from his Mama!
Melanie Koczrowski
April 26, 2016
Kay and family, we on Sutton Hill are so sorry for the loss of a sweet person. I can remember it as if it were yesterday him riding his go-cart down Sutton Road. Trying to make it go as fast as a car. When Rice came home from Vietnam Melvin came by to see when he was coming home. Rice was home and Melvin was the first friend to see him. We loved him and he will be missed.
Karen Cutrer
April 26, 2016
I remember so much about our cousin, Melvin. Growing up he was always funny and always like Sir Lancelot for his sister, Ann. All his life he loved people and touched lives. He had a lot of accomplishments but I think being a christian man was his greatest of all. He adored his wife and was always her champion. He and Malcom had that strong brother tie that took them through life together. My heart goes out to everyone who loved him and that will be many and my prayers are to lift Kay, Ann and Malcom during this difficult and sad journey. May God bless all of you today and always. Love to you all from Willie, Brad and Anne Marie. One last thing....we will always remember his love of whipped cream and how he would just eat it from the spray can...Brad thought that was awesome.
Anne Small
April 26, 2016
So sorry for the lose of a great man and friend. We here at Dry Valley Junction Talladega USA will always remember him.
Rose Shannon
April 26, 2016
I have known Melvin since we were teenagers. I also worked at Ethyl Corp. with him for a quite a while. He was always willing to help you any way he could. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Darryl Efferson
April 26, 2016
We were saddened to hear that Melvin passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dr. Ted Kemp and Staff
April 26, 2016
What a privilege it was to know you! You were truly one of a kind. I knew no greater man: humble, selfless, trustworthy, giving, honest to the core, fun, caring, and the list goes on. I am grateful to have had spent countless days with you. We served together, worked together, and ate countless meals together. I was always amazed at your abilities, giving spirit, and loving heart. You were one of a very few I knew I could trust completely. You were a man of character and honorable in every way. I admired you greatly and am thankful for the impact you had on my life. God bless your sweet family and your host of other friends. You for one will be truly missed by so many. Heaven is sweeter today because of you.
Lamar Powell
April 26, 2016
Oh Melvin, how you will be missed. You were surely one of a kind. A brilliant mind. Always a smile, A Briggs Master Mechanic. A good friend. So many fond memories of our trips to Talledaga. See you on the other side.
Richard Bryan
April 25, 2016
God has called home a great angel.
donnie watkins
April 25, 2016
Our family has lost another beloved member of our family. Melvin will be missed by all of us. We loved all the family and our hearts are saddened to lose another wonderful and beloved part of the family. God bless you Kay and we will always be here if you need us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and may God hold you in his arms and give you comfort. Love all of you.
Stanley & LaVerne Spillman
April 25, 2016
I only knew Melvin for only a relatively
few years if his life.but was impressed by his love for working with his "toys" and his love of friends and Ms Kay. I will miss you my friend.
bud guilbeau
April 25, 2016
With fondest memories.
Tommy Pierce
April 25, 2016
A truly Christian person who put others needs before his own. He is at rest with our Heavenly Father and reunited with his mother Pearl Allen Myers and his father Leslie Myers along with many of his family who preceded him. God Rest His Soul. A loving nephew who has earned his eternal rest who will be missed.
marvelle Allen Landry
April 25, 2016
Melvin was a true friend to me. We spent a many of day and ate countless meals together. I enjoyed serving in the fire department with him and being a partner in one of his businesses. He was one of a kind!!! A good, kind, honest to the core, and humble person whom I admired and trusted completely. I loved Melvin Myers as a person and marveled at his wisdom and many abilities. I will be forever grateful for the privilege of knowing him and having him be a part of my life.
Lamar Powell
April 25, 2016
To the Greatest Man In The World: Thank you for a lifetime of guidance, leadership and most of all, being my best friend ever. I'll never forget everything you did for me, the things we did together, dreams, the things you taught me and the lifetime of fun we had. You led me down the right road all during a very difficult time in my life and you never asked for anything in return. You made me who I am today. Giving and unselfishness were 2 of your greatest traits. I love you and I'll dearly miss you "Bulldog" until we meet again. Godspeed my Bull.
"BROTHER-N-LAW"
Glen Fink
April 25, 2016
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