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James Mitchell "Mitch" Myers, age 70 of Murphy, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his residence.
He was a lifetime resident of Cherokee County and the son of the late James Milton Myers and Dorothy Emogene Chambers Walsh. Mitch started his career as an educator and head football coach in the public school system at Murphy High School then went to Cherokee, Franklin, and Hayesville schools. He loved investing in the lives of the kids that he taught and coached; and was a great encourager to many students throughout the years. Mitch loved his family and had a very special bond with his grandson. He was a wonderful Christian man who displayed the love of Jesus in his everyday life. Mitch enjoyed cattle farming. When he retired, he became a beekeeper and enjoyed talking bees with anyone who would listen. He was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church since early childhood where he taught Sunday School and Wednesday night Young Adult Bible Study.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Myers of Hayesville; his daughters, Courtney Myers, and Gina Myers both of Murphy; his step-children, Daphne Davis (Tim) and Darren Lowe (Bethany); his brothers, Tim Myers and wife Shelia of Tampa, Florida and Sam Myers and wife Brooke of Murphy; his sister, Kathy Sneed of Murphy; his grandson, Gabriel Swimmer; his step-grandchildren, Colby, Jaxzon and Willow; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Little Brasstown Baptist Church with Rev. Aud Brown officiating and Tim Myers delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Myers, Cody Thrasher, Brandon Thompson, Sean Chastain, John Hall, Mike Logan and Doug Stroupe.
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Little Brasstown Baptist Church prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com
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Christopher Schuyler
It broke my heart when I heard about Mitch. He was a great friend, classmate, and a fantastic football player and teammate. In fact, I first heard about Mitch's passing from some of my old faternity brothers at WCU that were his Catamount teammates. He was loved by them just like he is loved by us.
The first time we met was on August 4, 1967 on the first day of football practice. Most of us didn't know him prior since he went to Peachtree Schools. Mitch was a big, chubby fellow and my thoughts were "there ain't no way that guy makes the team." Guess how wrong I was. Not only did he become a multiyear starter for the Bulldogs and critical to our State Championship, but he did the same thing at WCU, which at that time played winning football in whatever Division II was in those days. He almost led them to their first championship also, as he played on a team that finished ranked 8th in the country in that division (I think, I'm using my memory so I may be a little off).
Mitch went from chubby "no chance" to hard and skilled through nothing but hard work and determination. He was even scouted by the Oakland Raiders his senior year at Western. The transition was amazing, and he did the same thing in our hearts. From big goofy guy to an amazing life long friend. Not only were the Bulldogs better for his participation, but all of us that were his friends were also.
When Mitch got serious, you knew it. He was honest and sincere and what he said and did meant something.
He never quit teaching. After a career in high school, he continued sharing his knowledge and understanding teaching children attending Brasstown Baptist.
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I guess God needed a very good tackle and he got one.
Mitch, we love you buddy. We are really going to miss you and I'm sure I speak for many.
Christopher Schuyler
President, MHS Class of 1971
Brian Coward
Chris, so well said !!Mitch was a Gentle Giant and a Good Guy. He didn't seem to have a Mean Bone in his body, unless you were facing him on the opposing line in Football! We will miss you my Friend.🙏
Brian Coward