Mr. Elmer James Musselwhite

Elmer James “Jim” Musselwhite of Raleigh, NC (formerly of Wilson, NC) passed away on October 16, 2013, at the age of 89, after an extended illness. He was born in St. Pauls, NC. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He served in the US Navy during World War II as a Gunners Mate, 3rd Class on the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Bulova Watch Company in 1991, after 30 years of service as an award winning salesman. Jim was an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church, in Wilson, NC, as well as the Knights of Columbus where he obtained his 4th Degree. Most recently he was a member of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church in Raleigh, NC. Jim was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed hunting in Alabama on the family farm with his sons Wayne, Jimmy and Chris and son-in-law “Buddy”. He loved traveling internationally with his wife Connie and vacationing with his sons, daughter Pam, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter Pamela M. Cayton (Carle); sons Wayne J. Musselwhite (Jo), James E. Musselwhite, Christopher J. Musselwhite (Robert); grandchildren Robyn Thomas, Candice Morin (Jeff), Carle Cayton Jr. (Christina), Margaret “Meg” Musselwhite, Amanda Musselwhite, James “Mac” Musselwhite, Connor Musselwhite, Caroline Musselwhite; eight great-grandchildren; sister Joyce Miguel (the late Tony); brother Jerry (Joanne); many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife Concetta “Connie” Delli Paoli Musselwhite; daughter Patricia Ann; brothers Robert (the late Myrtle) and Bill (the late Shirley); sister Vivian Canales (the late Rudy); parents Bobby and Jessie. A visitation will be held on Thursday October 17, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Renaissance Funeral home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. The funeral will take place at 10 am on Friday October 18, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in the Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh 27613. The burial will be at 11 am on Saturday October 19, at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Wake County Inc., 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh NC, 27607 in memory of Jim Musselwhite.

Mr. Elmer James Musselwhite

May 20, 1924 - October 16, 2013