Robert L. “Bob” Myers, 83, educator and civic leader, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on December 9, 1931 to the late William Arvil and Rovena (Somers) Myers in Jonesboro, NC. The family moved to the Knightstown area in 1936 and Bob attended school in Mays, IN. He later transferred to Knightstown High School where he graduated in 1949. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Hanover College and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. There he met the love of his life, Carolyn Scholer, and they married on Christmas Eve in 1953, before Bob entered the U.S. Army. They spent the first two years of their nearly 62 years of marriage at Fort Lewis, Washington where Bob served in the 33rd Artillery Division.
After completing his active duty service, Bob returned to Knightstown in 1955. He was hired to teach Social Studies at Knightstown High School. He graduated from Butler University in 1958 with a Master’s degree in Public Education and School Finance. Bob became Guidance Counselor in 1958, Principal from 1959-1966, and Superintendent of the Charles A. Beard School system from 1966-1974. As an educator, he inspired many students. He was the first graduate of Knightstown High School to become Superintendent. Bob’s tenure was marked by the successful consolidation of Greensboro and Kennard Schools and the annexation of Ripley Township schools. Bob also served on the board of directors of the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
In 1974 Bob became President of Citizens National Bank, a career he pursued for 15 years, which included three bank mergers. Bob was appointed a Financial Aid Officer at Ball State University in 1988 and served as guidance counselor at Shenandoah High School from 1990-1996.
Bob provided service and leadership to many community groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, the Knightstown Library and Historic Knightstown Inc.
Bob’s Christian faith was evident throughout his life, by his baptism at Center Christian Church, and his membership at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church and in Bible Study Fellowship. With friend Tom O’Dell he mentored a father/son Christ-centered fishing trip to “Camp Swampy” where he became known as “Uncle Bob.”
Bob will be deeply missed by his wife, Carolyn, their children and families: Elizabeth “Libby” Prather and husband Trent of Bedford, TX, Margaret “Molly” Ballard of Evansville, Robert L.”Bobby” Myers Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Doylestown, PA, John Mansfield Myers of Knightstown, and 9 grandchildren, Clark Prather, Bryn Prather, Claire Ballard, Nolan Ballard, Robert Myers III, Ruthanne Myers, Hannah Myers, Naomi Myers, and Nathanael Myers.
Family and friends will celebrate a life well lived with a Memorial Service held Monday September 28, 2015 at 11AM at HERITAGE FUNERAL CARE in Knightstown, IN, with an hour of calling prior to service. Friends may also visit on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 2-6PM at the funeral home with Masonic Services starting at 6PM. Burial will be in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown with full Military Honors. His son Robert L. Myers will be presiding. In memory of Bob, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice or Bible Study Fellowship Memorial Fund, BFS International 19001 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78258. HERITAGE FUNERAL CARE is honorably serving the Myers family.

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