William S. Myers, M.D.
William S. Myers, M.D.
William S. Myers, M.D.
1929-2016
William “Bill” Sylvester Myers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away August 9, 2016 following a long battle with heart failure. He truly loved what he did through life, it was frequent to hear him say, “there was never a day when I do not look forward to my work today.”
William was the first child born to Noah S. and Elgie Nance Myers on Jan 4, 1929. Born at the Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, grew up in Winston-Salem, attended R.J. Reynolds High School. Bill graduated from Guilford College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950, was drafted into the Army where he was made a laboratory technician. With the encouragement of his chief, one Daniel Stowens, M.D. he applied to medical school and matriculated at Bowman Grey School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, had his internship and medical residency at Bowman Grey, then went to Tulane for two more years of Cardiovascular Fellowship under the tutelage of the late George Burch, chairman of the department of Cardiology. His working life was limited to Oklahoma City where he joined G.P. Robbins and W.B. Thompson to form the Cardiovascular Clinic. Under his direction the first true heart catheterization lab was set up at St. Anthony Hospital. He made a significant impact on heart disease in the state of Oklahoma. He leaves a multitude of friends and patients who will miss him greatly.
Above all Bill was a dedicated and loving husband and Pops. He is survived by his loving wife Judith, four sons, one daughter, 10 grandchildren, and sister Emily Myers-Vaughn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edmond, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 4 p.m. The family will greet friends following the service from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the church hall. Memorial contributions can be made to Integris Advanced Cardiac Care at 405-713-9900, 3400 NW Expressway Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 ATTN: Dr. Doug or a memorial of your choice.
