Funeral services for Eddie Miers, 67, Malakoff, have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jody Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Miers passed away Dec. 16, 2015 in Tyler.
He was born Sept. 20, 1948 in Athens, Texas. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corp serving in the Force Recon unit serving 39 months in Vietnam. During his many tours of duty he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Combat Medal and the Meritorious Unit Citation along with his Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. After his time in the military Eddie returned to Henderson County where he was born and started serving his community. He was Police Chief in Malakoff for many years prior to going into business for himself opening Malakoff Auto Center which he operated for 30 plus years. He was Baptist by faith. He served on the Malakoff School board for 18 years. He was involved in many different political organizations and affiliations in the county as well. Eddie loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Elizabeth Greene, son-in-law; Kevin Hanes, nephew; Jason Miers, and aunt; Eulah Pearl Davis.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years Kay Miers, Malakoff, sons; Brad Miers and wife Charlotte, Malakoff, Bryan Miers and wife Letty, Malakoff, daughter; Brandi Hanes, Malakoff, grandchildren; Kyle Miers, Kacey Holder, Rowdy Miers, Brandon Miers, Hannah Hanes, brother; Sonny Miers and wife Sandy, Longview and Dewayne Greene and wife Tina, Athens sisters; Paula Vance and husband Dave, Athens, Dorothy Depew and husband Michael, California and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Virgil Melton, Todd Monroe, Kyle Miers, Rowdy Miers, Jesse Skinner, Aaron Skinner.
Visitation for family and friends will be Friday evening 6-7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.
If you would like to leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family you may do so at www.carroll-lehr.com.