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Barry Myers Obituary
September 11, 1938 - August 10, 2017
Macon, GA- Barry Myers loved baseball and spent more than a half a century sharing the all-American sport with young athletes. He coached hundreds of baseball players across four colleges and universities, including 26 seasons as Head Coach at Mercer University. On Thursday, Coach Myers died at his home in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 78.
A memorial service for Coach Myers will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 17, at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in his memory to the Barry Myers Scholarship Fund at Mercer University, Advancement Office, 1501 Mercer University Dr., Macon GA, 31207.
Register online at www.hartsmort.com.
Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Myers
Rob Stone
July 5, 2024
Rip coach
Randy Perry
August 19, 2019
RIP Coach Myers. I respected you and will be always grateful for the opportunity you gave me to pitch for the Mercer Bears Baseball team1980-83.
Mary Anne Winslow
April 24, 2018
He was my first cousin whom I hadnt seen since we were kids because we moved to IN. I am so sorry I googled him too late.
Mary Anne Mills Winslow
Susan Mills
April 24, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear that one of my five first cousins on the Myers side has died. I am very sorry that we were not in touch. Blessings to the family.
Jack Floyd
August 22, 2017
RIP Coach Myers. My 9th grade football coach and P.E. teacher at Magnolia H.S. What a great guy!
Joe Schlegel
August 17, 2017
To Coach Myers Brother Mike.. and Son Robb, from The first COLLEGE ..University catcher for Coach at Jax Univ., Fla Joe Schlegel, JU 1965-1968, and my family and the Jax Univ., family of former players all share their sorrow and the loss of a great coach, mentor, teacher, and innovative baseball man, second to none.. God Bless Coach foerever and a Day... Rest In Peace..
August 16, 2017
Mike,
So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his son and family. Whitey is remembering the fun times he had when they played Legion baseball for your Dad and the fun times just hanging out on second street.
Friends from New Martinsville
Katy and Whitey Bohrer
August 16, 2017
Dear Mike ans Robb I Fondly "Coach" Myers during my High School days. So Sorry for your Loss Brent Gamble
Wilson
August 16, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
S Vickrey
August 16, 2017
I have so many wonderful things I could say about this man. He was a dear friend to my family and I. The world has lost a beautiful soul. My heart is heavy and I pray for peace and comfort for all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest In Peace my sweet friend.
John Tate
August 16, 2017
Mike, I'm sorry to hear of Barry's passing. May he rest in peace.
Basil Youman
August 14, 2017
I worked for Coach Barry Myers chasing Baseballs for many years.He was a great person.He loved Baseball and prepared many Mercer players. He will be missed greatly.
Charles Howell
August 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Prayers.
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