Dr. Delbert "Dennis" Myers, 79, of Houston, Texas, retired Pediatrician, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was born July 31, 1942, in Seymour, IN, to the late Delbert H. Myers and Lorene (Findley) Myers. Dennis was on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Department of Community Medicine, until January 31, 2021, when he retired. Dennis was a graduate of Indiana University, School of Medicine (1967) and served in the Air Force as a physician before his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Pediatrics, 1972. He was in private practice in Houston prior to working for Baylor College of Medicine. Throughout his career, he was passionate about caring for children and their families. Dennis was an active member of Bering Memorial United Church of Christ in Houston. He enjoyed the arts, music, and sports. As a proud alumnus and supporter of Indiana University, he was an avid IU basketball fan. He is survived by two sisters, Janet Barkes, Seymour, IN; Sue Ellen (Lon) Williams, Land O Lakes, FL; five nieces and nephews, Curtis (Carol) Barkes, Catherine Bowie, Brent Williams, Brian (Janna) Williams, Brandon (Bethany) Williams, eleven great nieces and nephews and one great, great nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great nephew, Alex Barkes. A memorial celebration will be held Thursday, October 7, 1:00 p.m. at Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, 419 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour IN with visitation from 12-1:00 p.m. Rev. Brandon Williams is to officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bering Memorial United Church of Christ, Lymphoma Research Foundation, or Doctors Without Borders through Burkholder Chapel. Please share memories and condolences at www.burkholderfuneralchapel.com. Cemetery Details Riverview Cemetery 1603 Shields Avenue Seymour, IN 47274 Previous Events Visitation OCT 7. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET) Burkholder Funeral Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 419 N Chestnut St Seymour, IN 47274 burkholderchapel@gmail.com https://www.burkholderfuneralchapel.com/ Memorial Service OCT 7. 1:00 PM (ET) Burkholder Funeral Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 419 N Chestnut St Seymour, IN 47274 burkholderchapel@gmail.com https://www.burkholderfuneralchapel.com/