Mr. Samuel Leroy "Sam" Myers, age 54, of Morganton, GA passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the VistaCare Hospice in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Myers was born on December 31, 1957 in Bastrop, Louisiana. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, Mississippi, and was preceded in death by his father Leroy Myers, Jr. He is suvived by his wife, Tammy L. Myers of Morganton; sons, Cole Myers of Ruston, LA and Gabriel Myers of Morganton, GA; his mother, Jincy K. Myers of Baton, LA; brother, Timmy Hawkins of Dallas, TX; sister, Donna Whitacker of Dallas, TX; and a grandchild, Mattie Myers. Memorial services were held Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Alton Williams, Rev. Sanford Willard and Sandy Willard, Jr. officiating. Music was by Dennis Pryor. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements. .