Bobby "Ferd" Furman Myers, 88, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Cope Myers. In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Myers; brothers, John Howard "Ick" Myers and Casey Myers; and sister, Betty Crawford.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Macon County and a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, the VFW and American Legion. He loved playing cards, especially Greek Rummy, Pinochle and poker.
He is survived by son, Dennis Myers (Theresa) of Franklin; daughter, Carol Bates of Franklin; sisters, Dixie Nell Holland of Franklin and Sue Stewman of Brevard NC; brother, George Myers of Rolette TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Allen Bates, Christopher Myers and Dillon Bates; great grandchildren, McKinzey Bates, T.J. Allen and Zachary Allen, and many nieces and nephews.
Military Honors will be held 7pm, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Macon Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends and loved ones from 5-7 pm, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Judes at https://www.stjude.org
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.