Mr. Henry Oben Myers

Mr. Henry Oben Myers, 90, passed away on December 27, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Oben was born on October 24, 1928, in West Point the son of the late Henry Thomas and Velma Ophelia Simmons Myers. Mr. Oben was a Veteran of the United States Army, where he served with both the 101st and 82nd Airborne, earning the title “Master Parachutist” and earning his “Glider Wings”. He was a member of The Veteran's of Foreign Affairs and American Legion in West Point. He owned and operated Myers Grocery Store in the Cairo Community of Clay County for many years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Starkville, but attended West End Baptist Church in West Point. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and yard work. He married Robbie Mahan Myers on May 12, 1955, in Columbus and they were married for 63 years. Mr. Oben was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Henry and Eddie Myers and a grandson: Allen Myers. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 30, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial with United States Army Military Honors will follow in Cairo Cemetery near West Point. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include His Wife of 63 years: Robbie Mahan Myers of West Point, MS; One Daughter: Ruth Ann Nevil of Dallas, TX; One Son: Tommy Myers of Mineral Wells, TX; Seven Grandchildren: April Myers of Eupora, Eddie Myers (Lena) of Mineral Wells, TX, Henry Thomas Myers (Mary) of Mineral Wells, TX, Kimberly Newlin (Chad) of Dallas, TX, Kelly Thomas (Matt) of Dallas, TX, Joey Myers (Terri) of West Point, and Billy Myers of Corinth; Eleven Great Grandchildren; One Sister: Oletha Hankins of West Point; Two Daughters-In-Law: Vickie Myers of West Point and Jackie Tate of Aberdeen; and Special Friends: Gladys Posley (Willie) of Montpelier, Vesta Lee and Martha Brownlee both of Woodland. Pallbearers will be Todd Glusenkamp, Brother Burns, Gregg Ott, Bobby Gaskin, Robin Morris, Billy Scott, Roland Morris, and Robert Gaskin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bucky Kellogg and George Glusenkamp. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Visitation will be Saturday 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mr. Henry Oben Myers

October 24, 1928 - December 27, 2018