Robert L. Myrick, Sr., of St. Charles, Missouri, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the age of 78. Loving husband of the late Alice M. Myrick (nee: Wilson); dear son of the late Norval and Mae Myrick; devoted father of Robert L. (Okson) Myrick, II, Alicia (Paul) Simpson, Christopher (Tina) Myrick, and Stephen Myrick; cherished grandfather of Annette Myrick, Jeremy (Nicki) Davis, Joshua (Shannon) Davis, Jason (Kristen) Myrick, and Maranda (Josh) Eskew; beloved great-grandfather of Tristan, Caitlin, Autumn, Kameron, Kennedi, Karter, Cullen, Ridley, and Graham; dear brother of Dave (Jean) Myrick, Jerry (Millie) Myrick, Larry (Melba) Myrick, Helen Myrick, and Jim Myrick; and dear brother-in-law of Judy Myrick. He is preceded in death by his siblings Carol Myrick, Donald Myrick, and Betty Bridges.
Robert was a Maintenance Supervisor at McDonnell Douglas for over 30 years before he retired. He enjoyed going on road trips and working on cars and electronics (a true Mr. Fix-It). He was also the founder of the Stroke Club at St. Joseph Health Center. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.