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James A. Myers Sr. Dies at 80

The family of James A. Myers Sr. regrets to announce his passing on April 20, 2025 in St. Thomas at the age of 80.

James A. Myers Sr.

James was the valedictorian when he graduated from High School. James worked in the 70โ€™s and 80โ€™s with Mannasah Bus Line (now VITRAN Bus Company) as a mechanic. He also worked with National Car Rental and as an independent taxi driver for many years. James was last employed with Kellyโ€™s Taxi Service and ATS Taxi Service.

His home-going service is as follows: The first viewing will take place on Tuesday, May 6 at Turnbullโ€™s Funeral Home from 4 p.m. โ€“ 6 p.m. The second viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at Wesley Methodist Church in Annaโ€™s Retreat beginning at 9 a.m. followed by the service at 10 a.m. ย 

James is survived by his children: Milissa, Mary, and James Myers Jr.; Stepson: Elvis Benjamin; Brother-in-Law: Charles Phipps Sr.; Sister-in-Law: Linda Myers; Nieces: Yvonne Williams, Joycelyn Shorter, Polmina Anijah, Claudette Hazell, Sharon Hepburn, Lynette Smith, Yvette Crawford, Patricia Myers, Andrea Myers, Carol Clarke, and Lavinia Myers; Nephews: Eustace Browne, Casworth Mathis, William Phipps, Charles Phipps Jr., Elvette Myers, Nelson Myers, Wilson Myers, and Anthony Myers; Grand Children: Rachel and Khalil Naggie, Adejah & James Myers Jr., and Isaiah Turnbull; Adopted Grand Child: Faith Joseph; Great Grand Child: Amyrah Luzunaris; God Daughter: Nesta Seaton Clarkeย  Special Friends: Hamlet Williams, Martha Valazquez, Miriam Cannonier, Janice Clause, Randy, Iglesia De Dios Church Family and friends, Wesley Methodist Church Family, Calvary Baptist Church Family, VI Christian Ministries Church Family, The Smithโ€™s Family, and many more extended family and friends too numerous to mention. ย 

Special Thanks to Roy L. Schneider hospital nurses and doctors, Department of Human Services Senior Citizen Affairs Division and all those who assisted.

Tributes can be sent to: jamesamyerstribute@gmail.com; Donations can be sent via:

Paypal: @MaryMyers390 or 340-473-6544 or via Zelle: 347-403-4694 Milissa Myers

Cards can be mailed to:ย  P.O. Box 8402 St. Thomas, VIย  00801

Internment will take place at the Eastern Cemetery.

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