Jimmie Ray Musselwhite, Sr., ??Bimbo?, 57 of Lumberton, NC died at his residence on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 23, 1954 to the late Robbie and Grace Watts Musselwhite. He was a self-employed carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robbie and Grace Watts Musselwhite; brothers, Jerry Musselwhite and Robert Buddy Musselwhite and sister, Margaret Hardin.

Mr. Musselwhite is survived by his wife, Rose Musselwhite of the home; sons, Jimmy Ray Musselwhite, Jr. and wife, Candice of Lumberton and Ventson Locklear and wife Kelli of Norristown, PA; brothers, Charles Musselwhite and Malcolm D. Musselwhite both of Lumberton; sisters Shirley Musselwhite of Lumberton and Dorothy Rogers of Shallotte, NC; and seven grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Randy Revels officiating. Burial will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.