The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club
Mitch Jayne Memorial
Please share your thoughts, well wishes, and memories of TAGS own bass playing Darling boy, Mitch Jayne with other fans and his family. We will be reminded of Mitch every time we see the Darling boy on an episode of The Andy Griffith Show and hear those well known tunes being played.

August 09, 2010 - Msg 1: Mitch Jayne is someone that all fans of The Andy Griffith Show will miss. The stories he shared from the stage at Mayberry events are priceless and are second only to the music he was such an important part of giving to us all. Thank you, Mitch, the the fun and the everlasting music. --Allan
August 10, 2010 - Msg 2: Thanks for all the smiles. Rest in peace my friend.
August 11, 2010 - Msg 3: He was truly one-of-a-kind. A kind and generous soul. He always had a smile and a kind word.
August 12, 2010 - Msg 4: He motivated a close friend to pursue a professional career in bluegrass. They did this for a lot of guys.
RIP
August 12, 2010 - Msg 5: So sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.
August 12, 2010 - Msg 6: First and foremost,a talented songwriter.
August 14, 2010 - Msg 7: This is sad news. I just now learned of his passing. What a talented and unique character Mitch Jayne truly was. A genuine raconteur with a God-given gift of words, music and storytelling. He will be dearly missed. R.I.P. Mitch, everybody in the truck.
August 14, 2010 - Msg 8: This comes as a shock. I am writing a series of stories about the 50th anniversary of TAGS for The Monroe News Star in Monroe, LA. Mitch graciously answered some questions for me via e-mail, and I will always be grateful for his honesty and his generosity. R.I.P. Mr. Jayne, and thank you.
August 15, 2010 - Msg 9: My thoughts and prayers goes out for Mitch's family. He helped to make "The Andy Griffith Show" the wonderful, heart-filled place that we couldn't wait to "visit" every day. I'm sure Doc Watson and Bill Monroe are happy to have a new band member. RIP, Mitch.
Sheryl from NC
August 16, 2010 - Msg 10: I always enjoyed your music, and watched you whenever you were on Andy Griffith. You will dearly missed. A fan Kathy
August 20, 2010 - Msg 11: We Need More Guys Like Mitch In The World, Love You Mitch And You Will Be Missed, RIP And Will Pray For Your Family, A Fan Brian
August 22, 2010 - Msg 12: Of all the Darling boys, ole Mitch was the most quiet of them all. Thank you for the memories that you provided and know you will be missed. Have a good journey.
Dano
August 23, 2010 - Msg 13: Not much I can add. I just one of the boys thats "all keyed up!" john/lexington
August 24, 2010 - Msg 14: You will be sadly missed. Prayers go out for the familty.
August 29, 2010 - Msg 15: GOD BLESS YOU BRISCO DARLINGS SON YOU MADE MAYBERRY A LITTLE MORE FUN,THE WAY YOU PLAYED YOUR STAND UP BASS THEIR WAS ALWAYS A SMILE UPON YOUR FACE.HAVEING YOUR MUSIC MADE US. A LITTLE RICH. SO FROM ALL YOUR FANS. GOD BLESS YOU MITCH. DAVID ESTEP CLEVELAND OHIO
August 29, 2010 - Msg 16: You are missed but your music and laughter never ends.
August 31, 2010 - Msg 17: Thanks for sharing your talents with us Mitch. Rest gently in peace......... JC in MO
September 03, 2010 - Msg 18: I just finished reading the book Mitch wrote about life in the Ozarks..."Home Grown Stories
and Home Fried Lies.." It is great. I wish I had the address of his widow to send her a note" RDM, Henderson, TX
September 14, 2010 - Msg 19: sorry to hear about MITCH JAYNE he knew how to play his music on the andy griffth show he gone to be miss
September 16, 2010 - Msg 20: I met Mitch a few years back through Rodney Dillard. Mitch Jayne was a awesome man to know. I remember back stage during Mayberry Days in Mt Airey lisening to some of his storeies, in the begining you were on the edge of your seat and by the end you were in stiches laughing. Mitch your going to be missed but I know Heaven will be a better place with you there. I was so honored to have met him and all the Darling boys. Thanks for the years of music and humor all of you have given. To all of Mitch's family God bless you all. Thank you for sharing the warm hearted and awesome man Mitch was. You all will be in my prayer's.
September 30, 2010 - Msg 21: Just learned of Mitch Jayne's passing and am incredibly saddened by the news. I grew up watching TAGS and have several CDs of the Dillards -- I'll listen to them tonight in memoriam.
October 09, 2010 - Msg 22: Being from Salem Missouri Mitch and the Dillards were local celebs and I miss his radio show on KSMO to this day he will be greatly missed RIP and God bless..
October 18, 2010 - Msg 23: I remember when I was very young Mitch making the sound of Grate Horned Owl on the local Salem KSMO radio.WhaaaHooooooooHa HaHah Woo ahhhhhh
January 11, 2011 - Msg 24: I truly loved watching TAGS with the Darling's as a young girl growing up in South Carolina. It is still today one of our all time favorites. Thanks for the music and for making us smile.
February 15, 2011 - Msg 25: Very nice post, good luck! ;-)
February 27, 2011 - Msg 26: 02/27/2011 He touched all of our lifes,his music and humor live on ,thanks for making my life happier.
March 02, 2011 - Msg 27: I saw the Dillards many times in person during the '60s in SoCal. They were very popular with young people at that time. I have a very warm spot in my heart for all of them.
April 01, 2011 - Msg 28: Another great talent gone. When you guys would performe on the Andy Griffith Show, it was like having the icing on the cake. Great musician. You will be missed Mitch. God Bless you and your family.
April 30, 2011 - Msg 29: mithch, thanks for all the memories. your work will live on my friend