Randy James Myers, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away in Beverly Hills, California on March 10, 2021. Born to James Erwin Myers and Sandra Jeanne Myers in the farming community of Hazel, Kentucky on April 23, 1947, Randy moved to the suburbs of Chicago in the early 1950s with his parents and sister Sharon, who would later be known as singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon. By the early 1960s, the Myers family relocated to Los Angeles in support of his sister's burgeoning career. Graduating from Hollywood High School, Randy furthered the his musical talents as both a drummer and a songwriter. His band, Raga and The Talas, released a garage rock record My Group and Me in 1965. In 1969, Put a Little Love in Your Heart, co-written by Myers with his sister and Jimmy Holiday, became a million-selling, Grammy-nominated record for DeShannon. The iconic anthem became an international classic and has been performed by dozens of other artists including Dolly Parton, Al Green and Annie Lennox, Gladys Knight & The Pips and The Dave Clark Five. Two additional Myers-DeShannon-Holiday hit collaborations followed with Love Will Find a Way and Brighton Hill. Among Myers' other co-compositions are Bad Water, River of Love, You Are the Real Thing, What Was Your Day Like, Mediterranean Sky, Sooner or Later, Movin', Livin' on the Easy Side, Francoise and When Morning Comes Again. Myers' musical endeavors also included serving as road manager for his sister's touring performances and handling administrative duties for her song publishing company. He is survived by his sister, brother-in-law and nephew. Graveside services will be held at South Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1 PM. Jeff Rudy will officiate. Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. Randy James Myers by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories. Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the family of Mr. Randy James Myers.