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Name	Myers, Johnnie J.
Othernames	Johnnie
Born	ca 1937
Birthplace	Dallas, TX
Titles & honors	See article about Johnnie J. Myers from the Village News - Views from the Heart of Historic Plano, January-February 2008.
Father	Johnnie Sparkman Myers
Mother	Doris Willetta Jacobs
Nationality	US
Education	He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) and has also earned a Ph.D. in Urban Transportation.
Notes	John J. Myers, or 'Johnnie' J. Myers as he prefers to be called, was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Myers has been an active electric railway fan since early childhood and has amassed a large collection of photographs and objects connected with the Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas interurban systems. A dedicated hobbyist and railroad enthusiast, Mr. Myers authored a major work on the subject entitled: 'Texas Electric Railway'. Mr. Myers spearheaded the work to designate the Plano Station as an historical site and museum as well as restore Texas Electric Passenger Motor 360 which is currently located at the Interurban Railway Museum.
Occupation	Former professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Rd Legs. Lawyer, various positions related to transportation. COO (2017) for New Franklin Transit, Richland, WA
Publications	Texas Electric Railway; LeRoy O. King, Jr., Editor
Relationships	Son of employee Johnnie Sparkman Myers [badge 801], Dallas Railway & Terminal Co. Grandson of employee W. T. Jacobs [badge 18], Dallas Railway & Terminal Co. Nephew of Henry Lawrence Curtis [badge 872], Dallas Railway & Terminal Co. Nephew of T. L. Myers, Texas Electric Railway employee.
Role	Donor
Spouse	Barbara Ann Skubas
Children	Phillip Myers

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