of Marion, AR

January 10, 1950 - March 20, 2023

Leon Weedman Myers passed away peacefully at his home in Marion, Arkansas on March 20, 2023 after a long illness. Lee was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Myers and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Weedman of Marion and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Myers of Somerville, Tennessee.

He is survived by his son, Jared (Crystal) Myers of Catonsville, Maryland and grandsons, Grayson and Grant. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Betty Myers Yahn and nieces, Heidi (Frankie) Cole and Christy (Chris) Rolofson and their families of Aurora, Colorado and a host of cousins.

Lee graduated from Marion High School and earned his BA and MA from Arkansas State University. He was employed by Southland Greyhound Park for 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Cheryl Payne Myers.

Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Memphis, Arkansas on Saturday, March 25 from 1:00-2:00 PM, with a graveside service at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow at the Myers' home at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to the Sultana Disaster Museum, P. 0. Box 211, Marion, AR 72364.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com