Charles Pyers Jr., 72, of Killbuck, died Jan. 29, 2010, at Akron City Hospital, following a short illness.
Charles was born April 9, 1937, in Killbuck, to the late Charles Clyde and Alice Pyers. He was a farmer all his life and worked for Rice & Chadwick Rubber Co., Killbuck, for 35 years, retiring in 2003. He was honorably discharged from the Air National Guard and was a member of the Killbuck VFW. He was a 4-H adviser when his children were active in the program.
Surviving are his wife, Gail Pyers, whom he married in 1986; children, Eric Pyers, Seth Pyers, Kevin Pyers, Kerin Campbell, and Gregg Pyers; stepchildren, Mary Workman, James Wencel, John Wencel, Mike Wencel, and Therese Alameda; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brothers, Clyde Pyers and Paul Pyers.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Harmon.
Memorial services will be held Feb. 3, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., at Killbuck Valley Church, with Pastor Joe Milazzo officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, handled arrangements.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 13, Columbus 43218-2039.
