Joe Anthony Myers "Tony"

May 27, 1966 - September 9, 2021

Joe Anthony Myers, born on May 27, 1966, passed away in Ocoee, FL on September 9, 2021.

Tony graduated from Marion Senior High School in Marion, VA. He then graduated from Keiser University in Florida earning his Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting 2000. Tony was a big Virginia Tech Hokie fan too.

Tony was married to his wife Patty for 31 years. They met at King College in Bristol, TN back in 1987. Patty and Tony were married in Fort Lauderdale June 9, 1990. He went through a cancer diagnosis in 1991. God blessed them with 2 children, Chelsea, 26 from Winter Garden, FL and Charlie, 20 from Windermere, FL. Tony has 3 brothers. Mark "Bull" Myers of Marion VA, Jeff Myers of Marion, VA, and TJ Dillon of Fuquay Varina, NC.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Marion, VA at Highlands Fellowship Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00pm.

There will be a visitation time at Real Life Christian Church in Clermont, FL from 10-11:00am on Monday, September 27, 2021. The funeral service will begin at 11:00am and a burial at Woodlawn Cemetery will follow.

Tony and his wife Patty started a nonprofit about 4 years ago (Building Pathways Foundation). The program helps individuals with learning disabilities and teaches them life, social, and job skills. Tony was a very integral part of the programs. He was the resident handyman around the training/girls/guys houses. He also drove the BP bus many of the days. He was a fierce competitor in playing Uno with the participants. He was most known for making others laugh. He would go up to strangers and start a conversation with ease. He was making a great impact in the lives of these teens and adults.

Tony is most proud of his family. He was loved in so many ways.

He believes in Jesus and is in a much better place not having pain any longer.