James Franklin Jim McPhaul

Mr. 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. He is survived by his 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. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April, 29, 2014 at the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall. The Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the sanctuary of the Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael L. McGehee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 W. Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.