Jesse James Myers, age 56, of Sligo was called home to be with the Lord on April 17th, 2015 after complications from a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 25, 1958, he was the son of the late James Junior Myers, and Norma J. Lewis, who survives.

He married Debra Jean Norton on January 8th, 1983, and she survives. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage. From that marriage, they raised two children, who survive; a son, Jonathan James Myers and fiancé, Brooke Fair, and a daughter, Alicia Leigh Myers Goodman. The family tree continued to grow and he was blessed with four grandchildren; Paige, Gavin, EmmaLeigh, and Hunter.

Survivors also include his sister, Cindy Sue Myers Hawk; a brother, Douglas Alan Myers and wife Ruth Ann; mother-in-law, Ruby Norton; sister-in-law Darlene McNaughton and husband Donald; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and lots of special cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gilbert and Ressie Henry; paternal grandparents, Harry James and Gertrude Myers; step father, Larry Lewis, father-in-law John Norton, and uncle Raymond Fowler. He was also preceded in death by two very special, loving dogs, Dobra and Abby.

In Jesse’s younger years, he had a very long career, working with many companies including Logue’s, McCall’s Egg Farm, Charlie Deitz Sandblasting, and Asplundh. He ran dozers for Bracken’s Construction. He was then a project superintendent for Driggs, Branch Corporation, Bell Corporation, Miles Developing, New-Dominion, and Gorski. In his more recent years, he worked for Piney Township, where he was the township supervisor for 12 years. He served on the CCATO Executive Board from 2004-2012, as the vice president in 2006 & 2007, and as president in 2008, 2009, and 2010. In addition, he also served on the PSATS Rules Committee 2010-2012. He was also chosen to be a speaker at the annual PSATS Convention held in Hershey, PA.

He was a proud member of the Sligo Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, a member of the Gold Wing club, and a member of the Clarion County Rod and Gun Club, and was once honored and humbled to be the speaker for Memorial Day Services at the Sligo Cemetery. Throughout his working life, he made many sacrifices to make sure he was always able to provide for his family, and made the most of every moment he was able to be with them.

Jesse will always be remembered for telling a good joke, and his sideways smile when he made you laugh. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and in the side by side with a special friend Bill, Nascar, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and vacationing. But his biggest pride in life was his family. Jesse enjoyed most of all the life and legacy he leaves behind in his kids and grand-kids. Those closest to him knew the pride and joy he had for each of them. Even the young, but wise will tell you “Pappy will always live in my heart!”

Jesse will forever be eternally grateful for the donor who made his stem cell transplant possible in December of 2013. The donor helped him beat the disease and gave him even more meaningful time in this life. He asks that those interested, consider joining BeTheMatch.org to aide in the fight for others. The family would also like to thank the Clarion Cancer Center, doctors, and Clarion-Forest VNA for their selfless care and help in this fight.

At the request of Jesse, there will be no visitation, but instead, a celebration of life will take place on April 26th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Joy Methodist Church, 159 Mt. Joy Rd. (Wentlings Corners) Knox, PA with Rev. Daniel Myers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials donations be made to: MDS Foundation, (www.bethematch.org), the Clarion Cancer Center, One Hospital Drive, Clarion PA 16214, or Clarion-Forest VNA,(www.cfvna.org), 271 Perkins Rd, Clarion PA 16214.

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