John B. "Jack" Myers Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois

John B. "Jack" Myers Jr.

November 27, 1921 - April 12, 2026 (104 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

John B. "Jack" Myers Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois

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Boardman-Smith Funeral Home

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John B. "Jack" Myers Jr.

November 27, 1921 - April 12, 2026 (104 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

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John B. Myers Jr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John B. Myers Jr. of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 104, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John B. Myers Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, J. B. Myers and Nora Hanley Myers; and his wife Virginia Fifer. He is survived by: his daughter Nancy Sanchez (Randy); his grandchildren, Jamie Sanchez and Roxanne Sanchez; his great grandchildren, Paxton Sanchez and Elias Sanchez-Gass; and his sister Rosemary Pfeiffer of Lindenhurst, Illinois. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack's remembrance to Lincoln Memorial Gardens at http://www.lincolnmemorialgarden.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home



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Apr 30

Funeral Mass

Church of the Little Flower
800 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

Fri

May 15

Military honors

Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62707

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