Columbia law firm partner Stanley L. Myers dies at 47

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Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner Stanley Myers has died at the age of 47, according to a news release from the law firm.

Myers died unexpectedly Sept. 27.

MBM Managing Partner Christian Spradley asked that community members turn their attention to praying for Stanley’s wife, Tashia, and their two young children.

As a Citadel alumnus, and four-year starting quarterback for the Bulldogs, Myers was elected to the Citadel Board of Visitors, according to the release. He also served on the Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors and was the founder of the Swansea Mentoring Program.

Every Christmas, Stanley proudly hosted the Town of Swansea’s Bike Bonanza. Myers opened Countryside BBQ restaurant in Swansea in 2022, the release stated. His service and spirit of giving back to the community was unparalleled.

As an attorney, Myers was selected as a 2023 Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers  Weekly. Myers deployed as a Captain with the 218th Infantry Brigade to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was a lieutenant colonel that served as the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) for the 59th Troop Command at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.

Myers passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 27, 2023. The firm will be in contact with Myers’ clients in the coming days regarding their cases.

There will be a drop-in for family and friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 28, at The Gala, 1801 Bush River Road.