Jack D. Myers of Harrisburg

HARRISBURG - Jack D. Myers, 82, passed away at 4:02 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, in Saline Care Center in Harrisburg.

He was born Dec. 26, 1935, in Harrisburg to James "Tillford" and Rhoda (White) Myers.

Jack was a retired St. Louis police officer. He also worked at the St. Louis Zoo as a zoo ranger and served in the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of the American Legion and an elder member of the St. Louis Police Veterans Association.

Jack also was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed shooting trap.

Survivors include three children, Chris Myers, Kevin Myers and Shana Myers, all of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Abigail Loggerman, Duncan Carruthers and London Hammett, all of St. Louis, and Tiffaney Huttsell of St. Charles, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Rowland and Baileigh Binger; companion, Ann Parks of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James H. Myers; son, Jackie Myers Jr.; and half sister, Zenola Scott.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg with Pastor Jerry Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Bankston Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Backstoppers, Inc., P.O. Box 795168, St. Louis, MO 63179; or Saline Care Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.