Max J. Myers

AKRON – Max J. Myers, 83, of rural Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by family at 9:39 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence.
Max Myers was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Wabash, to Jay B. and Alice Ann Stouffer Myers. A 1960 graduate of Gilead High School, Max went on to marry Carolyn Kay Kercher, on June 2, 1963, in the Akron Church of God; she survives.
Max dedicated 42 years to Jefferson Smurfit in Wabash, where he retired as machine superintendent. His work ethic didn’t stop there — he enjoyed helping his son during planting and harvest seasons, often driving semi-truck. He faithfully attended the Akron Church of God for many years.
A gifted woodworker, Max could build just about anything and generously lent his skills to projects around his children’s homes. He found joy in golfing, fishing and remodeling his own home more than once. Max had a soft spot for his Great Danes, who frequently joined him for rides in his Gator as he checked on the pond or tended to his well-kept property. He took great pride in mowing and maintaining his land, turning it into a place of peace and beauty.
Family was the heartbeat of Max’s world. He rarely missed a sporting event and was always eager to cheer on his grandkids from the sidelines. He especially cherished coloring with them when they were young — a simple joy that left lasting memories. One of his proudest moments was witnessing the birth of his first great-granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Myers, of Akron; children: twins Bryon and wife Stephanie Myers and Blake and wife April Myers, and Brett and wife Lori Myers, all of Akron; grandchildren: Kate Myers, Jay Myers, Laira and husband Reid Brown, Adam Myers, Marlea and husband Noah Miller, Sarah and husband Cole Alspaugh, Evan Myers, Ella Myers; great-granddaughter, Loretta; siblings: Anne Bell, of Roann; Peggy and husband Larry Horine, of Paris, Ky.; Ken Myers, of North Manchester; and Lee and wife Sharon Myers, of Roann.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, Jay Myers and Alice Ann Myers Petry; and his Great Danes: Dolly, Sofie, Obie and Blue.
The funeral service will be held on 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Mandy Nellans officiating. The interment will take place following the service in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.
Visitation hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Akron Church of God or to Heart to Heart Hospice.
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