Albert Sharp Myers, a loving husband and father, passed away on February 21, 2021 at the age of 82. Albert was born May 13, 1938. He graduated from Friendsville High School in 1956. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He worked at, and retired from, ALCOA Inc.(now Arconic) where he was affectionately referred to as "Wide Load.""

Albert Myers was a respected part of his church community at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and an active member in the South Blount Camp of Gideons International. He performed missionary work in Brazil and the Navajo lands.

Albert was a man of strong faith and conviction. He was known for his infectious laugh and willingness to give to others. He loved to tell stories and spend time talking with friends and family. However, when the time came to get things done, he was the first to step in and lend a hand.

Albert is preceded in death by six siblings: Elmore, Bob, Fred, Laura, Dean, and Sue, his parents, and his first wife Evelyn Myers.

He is survived by his wife Wilma Myers, his brother, Tom "Julio" Myers; his two sons Sammie and Michael, and their wives Swanzetta and Rebecca. He also has six grandchildren: Christina, Nathaniel, Stephanie, Emilie, Alexandra, and Ysabella. He also leaves behind one great-grandson Vincent, and numerous nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International Blount County South Camp, P.O. Box 4035, Maryville, TN. 37802-4035.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. 05