Walter David Myers

Walter David Myers, age 67, of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Born on January 17, 1958, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Thomas Jackson Myers and Rebecca Sue Atkins Myers. Walter was a U.S. Army veteran, who went on to be an electrician with Lewis Electric and traveled in 35 states during his career. He was an ordained Baptist minister and attended Friendly Mission Baptist Church. David was also an avid musician and fisherman, who will be remembered as happy and outgoing, and never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Burrell.

Survivors include his wife, Carla Jean Nations Myers; sisters and brother-in-law, Susan Myers Hurt (Wendell) and Dianne Myers Burrell; three nephews; several other extended relatives, in-laws, and friends.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Friendly Mission Baptist Church, with Rev. Randall Reed and Rev. Danny O"Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves Veteran's Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the funeral home; and from 1 pm until the service hour on Saturday, at the church.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Carla Myers, to assist with expenses.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.