Richard J. Myers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard J. Myers, age 44 of Penns Grove, NJ passed away suddenly on October 27, 2013 at Christiana Hospital. Born with his twin brother Bobby to Robert P. & Betty Jane Myers, he was a loving son and brother to all his 5 brothers. Known to everyone as "Richie", he loved everyone and everyone loved him. He did everything for everyone . Richie was the co-founder, along with Gail Smith of the charity called "A Little Smile for Christmas" for the past 12 years. This charity provided not only a bike run, but tons of toys to the Nemours/A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital the first Saturday in December each year and provided financial support to a local family with special medical needs. This year also launched the "Ride for American Hero's" bike run that provided additional financial support to the Salem County FOP. Richie is survived by his parents, Robert P. & Betty Jane Myers; brothers George "Danny" Williams (wife Melinda); Charles (Charlie) Williams (wife Peggy); Donald (Donny) Williams; Robert "Bobby" Myers (wife Hope); Eric Myers (companion Michelle Cobb); Tracy Myers and lifelong friend, Gail Smith. Also survived by nieces Megan, Brittany, Mellania and Tia; nephews Kyle, Donny, Nicky, Dylan, Ayden, Danny and Great nephew Jacob. Godfather to great niece Taylor and Grandfather to Jack. Many Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to pay their respects from 6-9pm on Friday, Nov 1st at the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville and Saturday morning, Nov 2nd, 9-9:45 am at St. Gabriel of the Archangel Parish, Corpus Christi Church, 369 Georgetown Road in Carneys Point, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodstown. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to "A Little Smile for Christmas"- the charity he worked so hard for- PO Box 471, Deepwater, NJ 08023 www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com

Richard J. Myers

October 18, 1969 - October 27, 2013