James L. "Jim" Myers

James L. "Jim" Myers, age 60, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 04, 2015. He was born in Battle Creek on April 9, 1954, the loving son of Harold L. and Marilyn D. (Moan) Myers and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1972. Jim retired in 2013 after more than 20 years of service with the Millwrights Local#1102.

Jim was united in marriage to the former Cindy L. Corbin in Las Vegas, NV on January 1, 1983; she survives. He is also survived by his 4 daughters, Melissa (Clint) Hulliberger of Angola, IN, Cathleen (Nathan) Kuhn of Angola, IN, Joanie (Ben) Kolar of Augusta and Amber (Ben Leary) Myers of Battle Creek; 4 grandchildren, Andrew, Caiden, Payton and Dakota; 4 brothers and sisters, Dorothy A. (the late David) Houtstra of Hudsonville, MI, Dolores J. (Jim) Garland of Dowling, Joyce E. (Steve) Stringer of Battle Creek, Robert H. "Bob" (Carolyn) Myers of Dowling, and several nieces & nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marilyn Myers.

A true outdoorsman, Jim was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, gardening, riding his Harley and watching NASCAR. He was a member of the Millwrights Local#1102 and truly loved spending time with his family, most especially his children and grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek where funeral services to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015 with the Rev. Dr. Gerard L. Spoor, Pastor of the West Leroy Bible Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Lacey, MI. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Haven of Rest Ministries or a charity of one's choice.