James Willard "Smiley" McMurry
James Willard "Smiley" McMurry, 81,of Shelby passed away Saturday, July 12, 2015 at CMC- Main in Charlotte.
He was born in Cleveland County on January 28, 1934 to the late Grady Herman McMurry and Selva Johnson McMurry. He was retired from Mills & Suttles Construction and was a member of Ledford Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Timothy McMurry; brothers, Bill McMurry and Carol McMurry.
He is survived by his former wife, Thelma Truelove McMurry; daughter, Karen Taylor of Shelby; brothers, David McMurry of Shelby & Larry McMurry of Shelby; Sister, Gail Pelts of South Carolina; grandchildren, Joshua Taylor, Wayne Taylor, Amanda Queen & Nicholas Queen; great grandchildren, Bryson Taylor & Bryliegh Taylor.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Ledford Grove Baptist Church.
The memorial service will be on Thursday at 3:00 PM at Ledford Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jackie Price officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Ledford Grove Baptist Church, PO box 336 Lawndale, NC 28090
Arrangements by Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston.
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