James Newton Myrick
November 21, 1949 ~ July 25, 2024
Born in:
Moore Co, NC
Resided in:
Moore Co, NC
James Newton Myrick, 74, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, with his family by his side. He was a native of Moore County, born on November 21, 1949, at Moore Memorial Hospital, Jim enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life.
Jim was a proud graduate of NC State University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Jim was a lifelong passionate Wolfpack fan and a dedicated member and president of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
Jim enjoyed a successful 26-year career at CP&L before founding Myrick Appraisal Services, which he ran in Moore County for over 30 years. He was deeply committed to his community, serving as Captain and Paramedic of the Seven Lakes Volunteer Fire Department and co-founding the Seven Lakes Volunteer Rescue Squad.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Shelia Dunlap Myrick of Pinehurst; children, Jason Bradford Myrick (wife Dolly) of Raleigh and Jamie Elizabeth Myrick of Pinehurst; grandchildren, Aubrey Jae Myrick, James Battle Myrick, and William Bradford Myrick; and sisters, Nancy Owens and Worthy McKenzie. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Roscoe and Bernice Myrick, and his brother, Randy Myrick.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, golf, and building projects. He loved traveling, attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities, and was immensely proud of his family. Jim will be remembered for his creativity, problem-solving skills, and unwavering dedication to his community and family.
A Celebration of Life will be from 5 until 8 PM, Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Moore County Hounds Clubhouse, 946 Sheldon Road, Southern Pines, NC.
Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Cancer Center, 135 Page Road, Pinehurst, NC, 28374.
Fry and Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Myrick family.
Sincere prayers for the Myrick family. I enjoyed working with Jim when he performed appraisals for my mortgage department at Richmond Savings Bank and Longleaf Community Bank. He was dependable and a dedicated appraiser. John Bullard
I was very lucky to meet with Jim late in his life and we had many great conversations about life and his battle with Cancer which we both were going through. He was such a positive person and shared his faith with me as we would meet when he was cutting grass at The Pastures. He was always asking me how I was doing never complained about his journey. I will miss him very much and will always remember the positivity and energy he brought to our time together. Rest in Peace my friend. See you on the other side🙏
I had a great friendship with Jimmy when in high school at Union Pines and also in our church . I will keep the family in my prayers !
I was so sad to hear the news from Sheila about Jim’s passing. He and I have been friends for so many years and talked just about every week about appraisals and all the crazy things we go through. I would see his name pop up on my phone and then hear him say, “Hey there buddy” and always smile. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to the family.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi at NC State have sadly lost another good man.
I am sorry for your loss. Proud to live in Myrick Court name after him. He was a great man. So I hear from the nurses who took care of him in his last days as he wanted the nurses to take care of other patients over him. My wife was one of those nurses and is what makes being a nurse such a great job to know people like Mr myrick. Proud to live in Myrick Court may he rest in peace🙏