Glaston Willis (G.W.) Myrick

Glaston Willis (G.W.) Myrick, age 94, of Laurel, died Friday, September 9, 2016, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Born March 3, 1922, he was a native of Heidelberg, MS, but has lived in Laurel ever since 1946. When he was a young boy, he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized soon after. He lived his faith with everyone he met. He was a Sargent in the U. S. Army during World War II, serving in England, France, and Belgium. He was awarded four medals, ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. He was also given the ETO Citation and City of Antwerp Certificate. He married Helen Gladys Huff on June 8, 1947 in Laurel. They were married 65 years before her death in 2010. He was the owner and operator of M&M Gulf Service Station for 40 years before he retired in 1987. He was a member of the American Legion, was a Mason, and also a Shriner. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Laurel, where he served as a greeter and was a member of the Sanctuary Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Willis and Ola Hill Myrick; sisters, Irma M. Johnson, Ora V. Myrick, Violet Hilbun Shows; and his wife, Helen Huff Myrick. He is survived by his three daughters: Kathy Myrick Reid of Brandon; Marilyn Myrick Brewer and husband, Curtis of Odessa, TX; Gail Myrick Williamson and husband, Dudley of Sumrall; one brother, Lamar (Barney) Myrick and wife, Gloria Jean of Heidelberg; five grandchildren: Lori Reid Burnett and husband, Alan of Flowood; Jennifer Leigh Brewer of San Antonio, TX; John David Brewer and wife, Alia of Mustang, OK; Melissa Lynn Tootle of Metairie, LA; Rachel Elizabeth Tootle and Matt Hagar of Hattiesburg; six great grandsons, Luke, Shai and Jude Brewer, Donovan Smith, Aiden Hagar, and Hudson Burnitt; one great granddaughter: Audra Hagar; a godson, Mitch Myers, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Memory Chapel of Laurel on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, from 10 until 11 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. Rev. Curtis Brewer will officiate. Memory Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow at Lake Park Hills Cemetery. Special thanks to K&A Divine Caregivers, the staff at Laurelwood Community Living Center, and the staff at South Central Regional Medical Center for their excellent care of our loved one during his final days. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Glaston Willis (G.W.) Myrick

March 3, 1922 - September 8, 2016