John Francis Myers, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in White Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in the Bronx, New York, on July 17, 1947, he was the son of the late John Francis Myers Sr. and Marie Delaney Myers.
John honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Tripoli. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia.
On Feb. 9, 1969, he married Virginia Lynn Hodnett, and the couple made their home in White Plains throughout their marriage. Professionally, John worked as an accountant at Chipman Union in Union Point, Georgia, for 18 years; as an office manager for Wellington in Madison, Georgia; and later retired from Rayle EMC in Washington and Greensboro, Georgia.
He attended Centennial Christian Church.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lynn Hodnett Myers of White Plains, Georgia; sons John Myers and wife Brandi, and William Myers and wife Stephanie; sister Margaret Redmond of Highland Mills, New York; brothers Peter Myers and wife Peggy of Randolph, New Jersey, and Joseph Myers and wife Donna of Katonah, New York; and sisters-in-law Sandy Myers of Red Bank, New Jersey, and Judy Hodnett of White Plains, Georgia.
He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Abby, Delaney and Emmy Myers.
Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Myers, and brother-in-law, Jimmy Redmond.
A graveside service celebrating John’s life took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Centennial Christian Church Cemetery, located at 4828 Centennial Road, White Plains, Georgia 30678, with Rev. Alec Ward officiating. The family greeted friends at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service.
The family extends special thanks to Judy Hodnett and Becky Baysden for their love and support.
The family requests that memorial contributions in John’s memory be made to Centennial Christian Church or Judy Hodnett, 7401 Veazey Road, White Plains, Georgia 30678.
Funeral arrangements were under the care of McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, Georgia, (706) 453-2626.
Memories may be shared, and condolences extended online through the guest register at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com.