Bruce Darrell Myers, 72 of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2026. Born on Oct. 29, 1954, in Sparta, Bruce was the beloved son of Paul Otto Myers and Jennie Belle Davis Myers.

He was a proud employee of Nissan, Grooms Engine, and retired from Murfreesboro City Schools. He enjoyed Nascar and cheering on the Tennessee Titans, camping and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events where he shared many memorable moments with family and friends.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife Beverly Myers and his beloved daughters, Dena Spurling (Billy) and Tiffany Clemons (Josh). Grandchildren: Dylan Spurling (Allison), Cleo Buttram (Hunter), Shekinah Smith (Dylan), James Clemons (Jessica), JT Spurling (Breonna), and Jude Clemons. Great-grandchildren: Crew Buttram, Hayes Buttram, Marlowe Buttram, and James Grey Clemons. Brothers: Jackie Myers (Carol); sisters: Judy Rodgers and Janice Bowen. Sisters- in- law: Tammy Rogan, Connie Copen (Evan), Teresa Nash (Don), Connie Dallas, Tanis Panter, and Brenda Myers. As well as a host of cherished extended family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Charlie Myers and Joe Myers; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and James Hubbard; brother and sister-in-law, Billy C. and Helen Myers; Infant brothers: Johnny, Paul Jr. and James Myers; in-laws Conway and Charlene Brown; brothers-in-law Eddie Dallas, Buck Rogers, and Tank Rogan.

Though he will be deeply missed, Bruce’s kindness, laughter, and the memories he created with those who loved him will live on for generations to come.

Funeral service will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro, 448 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Rutherford County. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro.

All Services Held at Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro, 448 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro, TN.

Main Street Journal

Nov. 12, 2026

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