JOHN PHILIP (PHIL) MYERLY, 79, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Meritus Medical Center. Born February 8, 1933 in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late John T. and Evelyn Jennings Myerly. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Judith (Judy) Myerly; two sisters, Mary Kammerle of Hagerstown, MD and Helen Ann Spessard, of Forest, VA; one brother, Richard Myerly and wife, Mary of Hagerstown, MD; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert S. Myerly. Phil began his career at an early age, working with his father, John T. Myerly, in his printing and downtown retail store business. During that time, he earned the rank of sergeant while serving in the Maryland National Guard. He was employed as office manager of Dixie Millwork in Hagerstown, and then worked as a cartographer in the Baltimore and Frederick area. Phil retired after 20 years with the National Park Service, Division of Wayside Exhibits at the Harpers Ferry Design Center in West Virginia. Phil was instrumental in helping to form the Washington County Arts Council, and was one of the early chairmen of the Park Arts Festivals. A craftsman of note, he began designing and building simple structures in his preteens. This carried him into the field of woodworking, pottery and clocks. Phil's love of travel took him and his wife over much of the world, including several lengthy stays in Mexico. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. The Rev. Louis L. Emerick will officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, 5 Public Square, Suite 307, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.