Willborn Dale Myers, age 87, of Rochelle, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home. Willie, as he was known by most, was born on June 11, 1937, in Hall Valley, Texas to George Jefferson Myers and Ollie Coreen (Willborn) Myers. He was one of four children. He grew up in Rochelle and graduated from Rochelle High School, where he won a State Championship in the mile run in 1956. He ran track at North Texas State University and Howard Payne University. He was a member of the National Championship Cross Country Team at Howard Payne where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He married Sara Joe Murrah on June 8, 1957, in the Rochelle Baptist Church. They have been a wonderful example of what marriage should be for over 67 years. He began his teaching and coaching career in Rochelle, before moving to Matador, Robert Lee, Overton, Sanderson, Rankin and finally ending his career in Rochelle after 31 years in education. Willie was a great football coach, but track & field was his passion. His success made him a legend in west Texas and many coaches sought his advice. His secret was simple, love kids and let them know how much you care. Willie was a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association and was honored to serve on the Track Advisory Committee. After retirement, Willie served on the Rochelle School Board for eight years. He was an avid rancher. He loved the good Lord, his family, his cows, track, hunting, and fishing. He was a wonderful husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad. He was a member of the Rochelle Baptist Church where he was a deacon.
A celebration of life for Willborn “Willie” Dale Myers will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2:00pm at the Rochelle Baptist Church in Rochelle with Reverend Gaylon Morris and Reverend Morris Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the church. Friends may view and/or sign Willie’s online memorial guest book at www.leatherwoodmemorialchapels.com. Honorary Pallbearers will be Henry Anderson, Rick Marquez, David Nobles, Gary Petross, Lowell Bishop, and Clayton Camber.
Willie Myers is survived by his devoted wife, Sara Myers; son Brant Myers and wife Tracey of Rochelle, Texas; daughter Tammy Kirchhoff and husband Mark of Falls City, Texas; sisters Gloria Barr and husband Reverend Kenneth of Rochelle, Texas and Chris Pulsifer of Austin, Texas; grandchildren Katy Baugh and husband Jim Ed, Will Kirchhoff and wife Abby, Madison Burns and husband Tim, Tanner Myers and wife Brittany, and Brodey Myers; great-grandchildren Rory Burns, Piper Burns and Grady Myers and several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Maynard Myers. Memorial contributions in memory of Willie Myers may be made to the Rochelle Baptist Church, P.O. Box 126, Rochelle, Texas 76825, and/or Rochelle Study Club, Attn: Gwen Ragsdale, P.O. Box 163, Rochelle, Texas 76825.