Thomas Meyers, 78, of Himrod, remembered for family and veterans service

Thomas “Tom” Meyers, a Himrod resident, Army veteran and retired U.S. Salt employee, died Nov. 12 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was 78.

His family was with him when he died, according to his obituary from Baird Funeral Home. Following his wishes, the family will not hold calling hours and plans to announce a celebration of his life at a later date.

Born in Montour Falls on May 13, 1948, Meyers was the son of Albert and Evelyn Pierce Meyers. He finished Dundee Central School in 1966, then studied business at Central City Business Institute.

He began working for U.S. Salt in Watkins Glen before being drafted into the Army in 1968. His military service included two years on active duty followed by four years on standby. After active duty, he resumed work at U.S. Salt and stayed with the company until retiring in 2006.

He and Celeste Hansen married at the Episcopal church in Penn Yan on May 15, 1971. They shared 55 years of marriage.

Meyers belonged to several local organizations and served as an officer of the Dundee VFW. His memberships also included the American Legion in Dundee, Penn Yan Moose Lodge, Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Association and Himrod Conservation Club. Earlier affiliations included the Watkins Glen Elks and Yates County Pool League.

The obituary remembers his humor, friendliness and devotion to his family. He enjoyed boating and spending time with relatives on Seneca Lake, along with trips to ocean beaches and tropical resorts. A NASCAR fan who followed Jeff Gordon and later Chase Elliott, he looked forward to the annual race at Watkins Glen.

Survivors include his wife, Celeste; sons Jeffery Meyers and Lisa Wimmer of Penn Yan, and Gregory Meyers Sr. and his wife, Raquel, of Port Charlotte, Florida; and brother Richard Meyers of Brooksville, Florida.

His three surviving grandchildren are Kaili Lewis-Wiggins and her husband, Jermaine Sr., of Mechanicsville, Virginia; Kyle Meyers and his wife, Amanda, of Dundee; and Anthony Meyers and his wife, Emily, of Akron, Ohio. He also leaves eight great-grandchildren: Jermaine Jr., Jaylen, Jamari, Kianna and Jasir Lewis-Wiggins; Eliza and Sophia Meyers; and Addison Meyers, as well as nieces and nephews.

His parents and a grandson, Gregory Meyers Jr., who died in 2000, preceded him in death.

Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St. in Dundee, is handling arrangements. The family suggests donations to a charity chosen by the donor instead of flowers.

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