Eric D. Myers, age 36 of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.
He formerly was an addiction counselor at Wilson Hall, guiding and helping fellow addicts toward healing and recovery.
Let us all remember Eric's compassion and love by treasuring our loved ones.
He loved his dogs and had rescued Chloe and Mac.
Eric is survived by his mother Carol (Thellman) Burger and her companion Jack L. Diehl, Aunt Laurie and Uncle Wendell Skelley, and cousins Amanda Soper, Carrie Babcock and Alex Skelley.  He was preceded in death by his father Rick V. Brandenburg and grandmother Elizabeth Thellman.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 5 to 8 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon 44646.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Cal Hamblin officiating.
Entombment will follow the service at  Sunset Hills Burial Park.
Eric had fought the fight for 20 years and had recently had three years of sobriety.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crisis Intervention, Wilson Hall or any addiction recovery program.
Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute wall.
Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory - Jackson Chapel  330-830-0148.