Joseph Wayne Meyers

On May 25, 2002, in Branson, Missouri, Sam and Donna Myers welcomed their son, Joseph Wayne Myers, into the world. Born prematurely, Joseph came into life as a resilient fighter and grew to be the youngest of nine children.

As a child, Joseph loved playing outside with his sisters and building with Legos. He adored his family and was always eager to help, often with a joke or a laugh to lighten the mood.

Those who knew Joseph well would say he had two sides to his personality. He was funny, protective, and generous, yet also a little ornery at times. His heart was full of love for those around him, and he had a way of making everyone feel safe and bringing a smile to their face.

Joseph lived in Branson until the age of three, when his family moved to Kansas. From the small town of Humboldt to the college town of Manhattan, Kansas, he grew into a young man. He attended Manhattan High School and proudly graduated with the class of 2021.

After graduation, Joseph worked a few demolition and painting jobs but spent much of his time playing video games and being with family. He was always willing to lend a helping hand—though he’d make sure you knew it! He especially loved spending time with the younger kids in the family, teaching them to play new video games, ride hoverboards and bikes, and wrestling with them as the fun-loving uncle he was.

Joseph enjoyed watching Rick and Morty, listening to music, and cheering for his favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Though not much of a sports fan otherwise, he never missed an opportunity to celebrate a Chiefs win. He loved horror movies and had a special fondness for Ghostface, Michael Myers, and Jason.

Joseph was many things to many people: a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a nephew, a friend—but most of all, he was a good man who was taken from this world too soon. He now joins his father, Samuel Joseph Myers, in eternal rest and leaves behind countless loved ones who will miss him deeply.

He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Donna Myers, and a large and devoted family:Jamie Myers, Joy Myers, Emilia Myers, Sarah Myers, Janessa Myers, Jessica Joyce, Jordan Joyce, Jackie Joyce, Rachel Cook, and many nieces, nephews, and extended relatives who cherished him — Akira, Alonzo, Amora, Aubrie, Emmy, Harmony, Jenna, Jeremiah, Jesse, Journie, Maddox, Maliyah, Maverick, Max, Nia, Noelani, Rhythm, Samuel, Simon, and so many more who loved “Uncle Joe.”

Until we see you again, Joe.