Hidden beneath a canopy of thick Georgia pines and tucked far away from any well-traveled road, stands a once-glorious Southern estate now frozen in time. This abandoned mansion, which once belonged to a successful Black entrepreneur, Mr. Myres, tells a deeply personal story of ambition, tragedy, and sudden departure. The property, which also once functioned as a Black-owned funeral home, remains a rare and haunting time capsule of an era that has quietly passed.
The Legacy of Mr. Myres
A Man Who Built His Dream
Mr. Myres was no ordinary businessman. He rose through the ranks of the booming oil and fuel industry, starting with modest means and building a thriving enterprise in a time when few people of color had access to such opportunities. By the early 1980s, his efforts paid off. He purchased a vast stretch of land in rural Georgia and began construction on what would become his family’s forever home — a sprawling Southern-style mansion nestled in the woods.
The mansion was not just a residence — it was a symbol of success, pride, and generational achievement. With his wife by his side and three children, Mr. Myres built a sanctuary where his family could flourish away from the pressures of the outside world.
A Funeral Home That Served a Community
Beyond the mansion itself was an adjacent funeral home, one of the only Black-operated facilities in the region at the time. It provided compassionate service to the surrounding community for decades. For many Black families in the South, this funeral home became a trusted institution, one that offered dignity and respect during their most vulnerable moments.
(For more on funeral homes left abandoned, see our post on the Abandoned Funeral Home With Embalming Room Left Behind).
A Family Shattered by Tragedy
A Diagnosis That Changed Everything
As life settled into a peaceful rhythm for the Myres family, everything changed when Mr. Myres was diagnosed with late-stage cancer — a consequence, many believe, of long-term exposure to hazardous chemicals during his years in the oil industry.
Just under a year later, he succumbed to the illness. His death broke the family’s spirit. The man who had built their life, their home, and their legacy was gone. Mrs. Myres and the children, unable to bear the memories that lingered in every room and echoing hallway, made the painful decision to leave.
A Sudden Departure
They left in the early months of 2003, seemingly overnight. Family photographs remained on the walls, dishes were still stacked in the sink, and the kids’ toys sat scattered across the living room floor. Even the family Bible remained open on the dining room table.
The home, once full of laughter and life, became a silent monument to grief.
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Inside the Forgotten Mansion
Entering a Time Capsule
Walking through the front door, it feels as though time stopped. The furniture is still intact, and despite the decades of abandonment, the structure remains incredibly well-preserved. The grand staircase leads up to bedrooms that still have clothes hanging in the closets, beds made with linens that haven’t moved in years, and personal items resting on nightstands.
The living room still showcases a vintage television, a record player, and shelves full of books and photo albums. The air is still, yet heavy with history and emotion.
The Indoor Amenities
The kitchen, once the heart of the home, still has pots and pans waiting for a meal that will never be made. The indoor pool, now drained, was once a retreat for the family, surrounded by windows that let in soft beams of southern sunlight.
In the home office, Mr. Myres’ oil industry awards and framed certificates still hang. His briefcase remains under the desk, untouched since the day he last returned from work.
The Funeral Home Next Door
Preserved with Purpose
The adjacent funeral home, surprisingly, remains just as untouched. Embalming equipment sits neatly in place, and chapel seating still faces the pulpit. It’s as though the staff had simply locked the doors one day and never returned. Mortuary records still line the filing cabinets, offering a sobering reminder of the lives once honored within those walls.
(For another untouched mortuary visit, read Clock-Maker’s Abandoned House – With Cassette Footage Inside).
Why Was Everything Left Behind?
A Mystery of Sudden Abandonment
One of the strangest elements about this property is the completeness of what was left. From cars in the garage to unopened mail on the kitchen counter, nothing was removed. Some speculate that Mrs. Myres may have intended to return but couldn’t bear the emotional burden. Others believe financial hardship after Mr. Myres’ death may have played a role.
It remains one of the most intact abandoned mansions in the woods we’ve ever explored.
(Compare with the Abandoned $5,000,000 Mansion With Power – Theater, Bar & More).
Nature Takes Over
Frozen in Time, Yet Slowly Fading
Despite being largely untouched, nature has begun to reclaim the property. Ivy creeps along the brickwork. Trees sway dangerously close to the roofline. Animals have nested in the walls. But still — the core of the home stands strong, a testament to the craftsmanship and care put into its creation.
Every creak of the floorboards and groan of the wind through broken window panes whispers a reminder of what once was.
The Future of the Estate
Will It Be Restored or Forgotten Forever?
It’s unclear whether this house will ever see life again. The legal complexities surrounding ownership, combined with the cost of restoration, likely doom this structure to an inevitable collapse. But for now, it remains a haunting, beautiful, and emotional site for urban explorers and historians alike.
Final Thoughts
The story of Mr. Myres’ mansion is one of love, legacy, and loss. In a quiet corner of Georgia, this house serves as a permanent memorial — not just to the man who built it, but to the family who called it home, the community it served, and the era it represented.
This isn’t just an abandoned mansion. It’s a time capsule of emotion, culture, and history, locked in the woods, waiting to be remembered.
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