Dylan James Myers

     Dylan James Myers, age 25 of Bismarck, North Dakota and former resident of Metropolis, Illinois was tragically taken from this life on August 23, 2022. Dylan was born on March 14, 1997 in Paducah, KY.

     He is survived by his father, James Eric Myers of Chattanooga, TN; 3 siblings, Austin Myers of Chattanooga, TN, Harley Myers of Roanoke, TX, Shadow Capron of Metropolis; grandparents, Dennis and Joanie Myers of Anna and Jim White of Metropolis; best friend, Gunner, Dylan’s Bloodhound. Dylan was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathy White.

     Dylan was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was deeply loved and respected by his family and friends. Those who knew him well would let you know he was always quick to lend a hand and he had a generous spirit.

     A 2015 graduate of El Dorado High School in Placerville, CA, Dylan volunteered in 2016 to serve in the United States Army. He served three years as a Biomedical Equipment Technician while being stationed at Fort Hood, TX. After the military, Dylan continued to work in healthcare as a Field Service Engineer repairing and maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment. His most recent job was for G.E. Healthcare in the Bismarck area.

     Funeral services for Dylan will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Jeff Myers officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Illinois Army National Guard and the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Dylan’s name to Music for the Soul, PO Box 159027, Nashville, TN 37215-9027 or online at www.musicforthesoul.org.

     Reception for the family and close friends will be held at Brodies Tavern located at 202 Public Square in Jonesboro, IL immediately following the graveside services.

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