David Matthew Myers
On November 18, 2019, David Matthew Myers of Roswell, GA passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Dave was born on March 16, 1951 in Dayton, OH, to Richard and Marjorie (Bussdicker) Myers. He grew up in Dayton and graduated from Wittenberg University, after which he had a long career in the printing industry with DuPont and Pitman Company. Dave was a beloved husband, father and friend, and he will be remembered warmly for his sense of humor, his contagious laugh, and for his easy way with people. A natural athlete, he played sports, especially golf, his whole life, and he loved cheering on the Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patricia Marshall Myers, mother Marjorie, brother Jeff Myers (Kris), sister Ann Snyder (George), daughter Jessica Myers Rodbell (Andrew), son Joshua Matthew Myers (Susanne), and five grandchildren.
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I always identify Dave as my best friend in high school. I am not sure if I was his best friend, but that hardly matters. He made me feel special. I think he made everyone feel special. He had a personality that made you feel good about yourself. Dave was hospitable, accessible, and self-effacing. HIs sense of humor was warm and infectious; he could laugh at himself. He knew who he was and was secure in that. Dave mixed well with all the groups at Fairview and moved between them effortlessly. He was also unafraid to ask honest questions about accepted truths. Dave used to joke about not being intelligent, but he was. The articles he wrote about his PD were deep, brave, and insightful.
His death has vividly brought to mind good times double dating, running for class office on a “Dave and John” ticket, track meets (he was a talented athlete), cutting class, his Corvair, and honest conversations about life and the future. People like Dave made high school fun.
It is a privilege to have had the blessing of his friendship.