Garvis “Daddyo” “Father” Paul Meyers, 89, of Festus died Sept. 16, 2020, at his home. Mr. Meyers worked for 30 years at the ABB Combustion nuclear fuel plant in Hematite and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1230. He played baseball, basketball, corkball and pool in his youth and enjoyed fishing, horseshoes, cards, winemaking, gardening and barbecuing. Born Oct. 18, 1930, in Festus, he was the son of the late Angelena Caroline (Roth) and Peter Paul Meyers.
He is survived by his wife: Donna Faye (Derque) Meyers; a daughter: Joan Marie Meyers of Festus; a son: Jeffrey (Jennie) Meyers of Festus; three grandchildren: Jeremy (Jaden), Jacob and Julia Meyers; and a great-granddaughter: Adeline Meyers.
He was preceded in death by his brother: Francis E. Meyers.
Services were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.