Alan Max Myers

February 4, 1963 - August 13, 2023

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Berea First Baptist Church

529 Farrs Bridge Road

Greenville, South Carolina 29611

Friday 8/18, 1:30 pm

Alan Max Myers, 60, loving husband of Brana Patterson Myers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer.

Alan was born February 4, 1963, in Greenville, to Harold Max and Mary Fleming Myers.

He graduated from Berea High School in 1981 and North Greenville University in 1984. He faithfully served his community through his roles as a firefighter, Assistant Chief, and Lead Training Officer at Berea Fire Department for almost 40 years.

He served as a Sunday school teacher and youth volunteer at both Berea First Baptist Church and Pelham Road Baptist Church. After his cancer diagnosis in 2018, he worked with Firefighter’s National Cancer Network as a mentor to other firefighters across the nation with cancer. He worked with firefighters in South Carolina to aid in the passing of the SC Firefighter Cancer and Health Benefit Plan, and developed strategies leading to protocols and training that better protected firefighters from cancer-causing elements associated with firefighter cancer.

In addition to his beloved wife of 34 years and his parents, Alan is survived by his children, Caroline Myers Southerland (Blake), Susannah Myers Lewis (Andrew), and Carter Alan Myers. He was “Al Pop” to four grandchildren, Elleigh and Macon Southerland, Baker and Whitaker Lewis. Alan is also survived by siblings, Michael Myers (Karen) and Rhonda Myers Watson (David); along with nephews, Brandon Myers and Reynor Watson; nieces, Amanda Myers, Mackenzie Myers, and Kaylyn Watson; and many other special cousins and relatives. Alan’s very best friends, members of “The Crew”, Gary Brock, Brian Batson, David Tarrant, and Edmund Watson remain as steadfast examples of friendship and brotherhood.

Throughout Alan’s cancer journey, he was served well by the surgeons, doctors and nurses of Prisma Cancer Institute, and DaVita Dialysis Center in Greer.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., at Berea First Baptist Church, with Dr. John Roy, Reverend Sam Coates, and Dr. Chad Rickenbaker officiating. The celebration will continue with refreshments and fellowship immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to On Fire for a Cure, 7401 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC 29611, or to Pelham Road Baptist Church (Youth Program), 1108 Pelham Rd., Suite 201, Greenville, SC 29615, https://www.pelhamroad.org/, or to Berea First Baptist Church “Camp Ministry Fund”, 529 Farrs Bridge Rd., Greenville, SC 29611, https://www.bereafbc.org/.

As was Alan’s wish, his body was donated to the Willed Body Program of the USC School of Medicine in Greenville.

Friends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of Alan with the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” below.

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Berea First Baptist Church

529 Farrs Bridge Road

Greenville, South Carolina 29611

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Friday 8/18, 1:30 pm

Alan Max Myers, 60, loving husband of Brana Patterson Myers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Alan was born February 4, 1963, in Greenville, to Harold Max and Mary Fleming Myers. He graduated from Berea High School in 1981 and North Greenville University in 1984. HeContinue Reading

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In memory of Alan Max Myers, Cathy Meng Robinson lit a candle

In memory of Alan Max Myers, Donna Meng lit a candle

Alan was a very special man. who loved and did as Christ showed us. I am thankful to have known him for the last year of his life. His impact on our youth at Pelham Road will last a lifetime. He inspired me and the youth in so many ways in his positive attitude, dedication, his personality and wisdom. While we rejoice that Alan is no longer in pain and is in a place far greater than our imagination, we grieve in his passing. We pray for the family in their grief and loss. Alan is truly the salt of the earth and his salt will forever be with us.

Thank you so much for all the things you've done for us in Sunday school. We had so much fun with you guys. We love you. <3

Brana and Family, I was sorry to read about the passing of your loved one. I was moved to learn about all of the things he did to help others, especially his final act--donating his body for future research. I still remember his kindness to me as an Armstrong parent and when he would come when we had an alarm event at the school. I am sending my sympathy and prayers to all of you. May all your memories help you through this difficult time and may God strengthen you in the days ahead. Lovingly, Jackie Goggins

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My condolences to you, Brana, and your family during this time of sorrow, May the Lord strengthen you day by day.

Father, we thank you for the life of Alan. Oh, he was loved by so many and he loved so many! What a joy to know that he is with you and fully healed! I pray his family has peaceful hearts and unwavering faith, knowing your hands are holding it all. Thank you for loving us, Lord. Amen. We love because HE first loved us. Sending love and prayers to you. Ashley Alford

A precious man that it was a pleasure to know. He will sincerely be missed. Praying for you all in your time of great loss.

Brana, There are no words I could say that could describe how you and your family are feeling at this difficult time! I do know Alan fought a hard battle and he fought it well! Please know you and your family will always have a special place in my heart! I wish I could be at the service, but I’m out of town! You will never know how much it meant to me when you came to my mom’s service. Please know I love you guys and I will continue praying for all of you!! Just remember Jesus Loves you and will take care of you and your family! Lots of love Sherry.

Branna and family,thinking of you all at this ,Alan was such a fine man and I know he will be missed. Prayers for you all.

Alan always brightened my day when he shopped where I worked which was often. He was that guy you could always count on ! The world would be a much better place with more People like Alan. You will be greatly missed . Prayers for the whole family today and days to come .

In memory of Alan Max Myers, Linda Bridges lit a candle

In memory of Alan Max Myers, Bobby & Melissa Bishop lit a candle

My sincere sympathy to all the family and friends of our dear friend Alan. All those years of High School and Church Choir Tours leave a vivid memory of how delightful a person Alan was. Always surrounded by friends spreading joy as a great mentor. Rest in Peace.

As a neighbor of the Berea Fire Department, Alan’s service to the Berea community is greatly appreciated and sincere sympathy to his family The Billingsley Family

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My deepest sympathy for your the family of Chief Meyers and his Fire Department Family.

In memory of Alan Max Myers, Allen and Teresa Pirkle lit a candle

So sorry for your loss. your family is in my prayers🙏🙏🙏

Alan was a very special and kind man. He loved our community. Will be greatly missed.🚒

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Love and prayers for all of you now and in the days, weeks, and months ahead!❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you Chief Myers for all your commitment to our community. Thank you for standing by the fireman and always being a great role model to them. Thank you for always standing by them and believing in them even when they may have not believed in themselves. You helped so many firefighters become better firefighters, engineers, and so on. Your great work will always live thru them so they can pass it on to the new firefighters. Praying for peace for the family and the dept.

Thank you for being my friend and brother and for believing in me. I'll never forget you chiefy . I love you man it will never be the same without you. But I know you are healed

In memory of Alan Max Myers, Billy Jones lit a candle

So sorry for your loss. I never got to meet Mr. Myers but he was a blessing to me on my cancer journey. We spoke on the phone quite often. I know he was not feeling well but he never failed to take the time to talk with me about my situation and help with any concerns or questions I had. God Bess

Sending prayers and love to Alan's beautiful wife Brana and his children, grandchildren and extended family. Alan was an inspiration and example of living life to the fullest, fighting as hard as you can while walking in Faith and Belief that all will be ok. He was just a "good guy" and anyone who met him knew it.

He was my Sunday school teacher when I was younger I will miss him I am praying for the family love your guys God bless

On behalf of the SC Fast team our thoughts and prayers. Go out to Chief Myer's family and his fire dept family.

Max, Mary and Family, We are heartbroken with you at the passing of your precious son. We prayed for him during this long battle. Reading about his life, there were so many amazing accomplishments. Wish we could have known him and his big family better. We are sending our love, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to our cousins. Harry and Judy Stancil, Seneca, SC

May God surround his love and peace around you and your family during this time of grief.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.