Kent Joseph “Smokey” Myers

Kent Joseph “Smokey” Myers, 70, of Convoy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Vancrest of Delphos.

Born on September 30, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana, Kent was the son of Cleva Jane (Weaver) Myers and Joseph “Toby” Myers.

A graduate of Crestview High School, he retired from CCT after many years of dedicated work. He was also a proud member of the Convoy Fox Hunters Club and served on the Edgewood Park Board.

Kent was known for his larger-than-life personality, strong opinions, and unwavering devotion to his family. It was a running family joke that he was always willing to “help” with a project. Usually sitting nearby, enthusiastically directing everyone else on exactly how it should be done. He loved being in charge and was never shy about sharing his advice.

He was also famous for always knowing what was going on. Thanks to his police scanner and close eye on the weather, he was often the first person to know about a storm, an accident, or the latest news around town, and he made sure everyone else knew, too. Everything he did came from a place of love and concern for the people he cared about.

Kent enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and spending time with family. More than anything, his greatest accomplishment and source of pride was his family. His daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were truly the light of his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Sommer Lynn Myers; grandchildren, Derek (Marissa) Coil and Gracie Sue Morgan; great-grandchildren, Jonah, Gemma, and Marina Coil; siblings, Jeff (Darlene) Myers and Juli (Steve) Dietrich, and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Kent will be remembered for his fierce love, generous heart, stubborn determination, and the countless phone calls just checking in. His family will forever miss the comfort of knowing someone was always looking out for them.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, and from 9-10 a.m. Friday, June 12, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, at the funeral home, with Pastor Steve Drake, officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Though Kent’s voice may be quiet now, those who loved him will hear it in every act of love done in service to who he cared about.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Convoy Fox Hunters Club or Edgewood Park.