Thomas Myers

Thomas Myers, 78, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2018. A Celebration of his life will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 5th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive guests during a reception immediately following the service.

Thomas entered this world on August 28, 1939 in Dallas, TX, born to Cecile and Alfonso Myers. Dr. Myers graduated from Baylor University with a bachelors degree in political science. He earned his PhD in political science from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Myers taught at Temple University for 3 years. He was most proud of his 42 years of teaching at Baylor University.

Dr. Myers loved his family and attended countless basketball games, recitals and everything else his children and grandchildren participated in. He had a green thumb and grew everything from garden vegetables to orchids. Dr. Myers was an avid motorcyclist, enjoying his time with Andy riding his Harley’s.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Alice Myers; sons Mark Myers and wife Shelley, Andy Myers and wife Beverly; daughter Michelle Jolliff and husband Rob; sisters, Judy Heath and husband Dwayne, Sherry Myers; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to Baylor Scott & White Hospice, 3000 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708, or to the charity of your choice.

Celebration of Life

Reception