Jimmy Lee

Murphy

Jimmy Lee Murphy, 78, of Currie, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is lovingly remembered by his sister, Priscilla Murphy-Winfield, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, including Corey Winfield, Thiyra Baker, Tamija Baker, Raquan Thomas, Kneshe Henry, and Tarryn Baker. Jimmy cherished them all as his own children.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 60 Minuteman Road, Currie, NC 28435. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.

Friends and family are invited to a viewing from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Dunn Funeral Home Chapel, 810 West Wilmington Street, Burgaw, NC 28425.

The family will be receiving guests at the home of Priscilla Murphy-Winfield.