James F. "Jimmy" McPhaul of Raeford died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at UNC Hospital at the age of 64.
Mr. McPhaul was born in Cumberland County to the late John W."Buck" and Johnnie Belle Sugg McPhaul on July 31, 1949. He was a graduate of both Hoke County High School and Pembroke State University, where he received a BS in Elementary Education.
Jimmy served over 25 years as president and co-owner of McLauchlin Hardware and Lock Company until the sale of the business in 1997. He was also a member of the Raeford Fire Department, a coach for his son's sports teams, and was a longtime member of Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon. An avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, he loved spending time in the woods of Hoke County and the waters around Holden Beach,NC.
Survivors are: two sons, James F. "Jay" McPhaul Jr. (Jessica) of West Hollywood, CA, Jeffery C. "Jeff" McPhaul (Lauren) of Tampa, FL and their mother, Wanda C. McPhaul of Raeford; his brother, John W. McPhaul (Ann) of Shallotte; his sisters, Carol M. Sample of Newton, Patricia M. Bingay (Tom) of Lewisville; and one grandson, Declan Gossett McPhaul of Tampa, FL.
The memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 29 at at 2:00 p.m. at Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael L. McGehee officiating.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April, 29, 2014 at the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 W. Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.